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Worldclass Taxidermy For The Worldwide Sportsman

The following photos are on Instagram.  Follow us @rapaleetaxidermy

We took a 7 week break from Instagram and have lots of photos to share in the future. Here is a Brown Bear to start the show. #rapaleetaxidermy #worldclasstaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxidermist #alaskahunting #beartaxidermy
A classic walnut pedestal is a great way to save space and show off the beauty of the four color phases of springbok. Common, Copper, Black and White. #rapaleetaxidermy #worldclasstaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxidermist #pedestalmount #afri
This super nice North Dakota archery buck is shown in a left turn semi sneak pose. We chose an ear position of one forward and one back to show off his heavy bases. #rapaleetaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxidermist #worldclasstaxidermy #deerh
Etymology lesson of the day. Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) Trag- denotes a goat and elaphos a deer. Strepho means “twist” and strephis is “twisting” . Keras refers to the horn of the animal. This information and more can be
Friday Fun Fact - Did you know that the cougar holds the Guinness record for the animal with the greatest number of names? They have over 40 names in the English language alone. #rapaleetaxidermy #worldclasstaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxid
Friday fun facts— The mountain goat is the only living species in the genus Oreamnos. Also according to Wikipedia their coats help them withstand temperatures as low as -51 degrees Fahrenheit and winds up to 99 mph. #rapaleetaxidermy #worldcla
This big male bobcat was harvested in the mountains of western Virginia. We duplicated the habitat with a custom rock and positioned him in an elevated front pose left turn. If you are lucky enough to harvest a bobcat this season give us a call. We h
It must be a good bear season so far. Bear have been rolling into our studio at a steady pace. This bear is shown as a right turn shoulder mount. #rapaleetaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxidermist #worldclasstaxidermy #premiertaxidermy #huntvi
Todays featured mount is this remarkable Dall sheep. If you know about sheep and sheep hunting you know how nice this ram is! Fridays Fun Fact is.. The species is named after American naturalist William Healy Dall. Others named after him include seve
This bobcat is positioned in a front elevated pose on one of our custom rock habitats. *bobcat fun fact* they stalk their prey with unparalleled patience, and often travel up to 7 miles in an evening while hunting and patrolling their territory. Let
Todays featured buck is this long tined giant shown as a right turn upright with ears forward and alert. This is a classic pose that really shows the majestic look of a mature whitetail buck. #rapaleetaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxidermist
Small predators such as fox, bobcat and coyote are often taken while deer hunting. More often than not with ammunition designed for deer which can damage the pelts of these smaller animals. Don’t rule out the possibility of having a mount done
This buck is shown in a right turn full sneak to show off the awesome point protruding from its base on the right beam. #rapaleetaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxidermist #worldclasstaxidermy #deerhunting #virginiadeerhunting #deerhunt #huntde
This beautiful buck is shown in a left turn semi sneak pose with a classic walnut panel. #rapaleetaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginiataxidermist #worldclasstaxidermy #deerhunting #virginiadeerhunting #deerhunt #huntdeer #huntvirginia
Do you notice anything unusual about this deer? Yes, his ears naturally grew that way. His left ear is about the size of a fawns ear and his right ear is normal size. This mount is shown in a straight semi-sneak pose. #rapaleetaxidermy #virginiataxid
Small game such as fox and coyote do not always need to be mounted as life-size mounts to make an impressive display. This coyote was harvested by one of our clients in the springtime on his grandparents property. It was his first of many coyotes. Vi
We will be featuring a few deer mounts over the next few weeks now that deer season is in full swing and big bucks are coming in daily. We wish everyone headed to the deer woods this season a safe and successful hunt. Todays deer is shown as a left t
Arizona archery bull on a low floor pedestal. If your elk has tall tines but you have low ceilings this option may be the perfect choice. Congratulations again to all of our clients that harvested elk this season! We appreciate your business! #rapal
Here are a couple of mounts we recently installed in a clients room. Depending on your perspective of this display you could say “the big guys are looking out for the little guys” or maybe “the little guys are watching out for the b
Another cool deer with unique antlers. Notice the “acorn tips” as they are sometimes called. The bulbous growth is oftentimes caused from an injury while in velvet stage. #rapaleetaxidermy #worldclasstaxidermy #virginiataxidermy #virginia

Our Commitment to Quality

We have all heard the saying, “You get what you pay for.” Taxidermy is no exception. The joy of a low price and quick turn around time is quickly forgotten when you have a mount that does not meet your expectations. High quality taxidermy is an art, not an assembly line product.

You can pay less and receive faster service from many taxidermists, but you have to question, “What was compromised to make that happen?”

If unsurpassed quality, service and attention to detail is important to you please contact us for more information on our services. As always, since 1970, we remain committed to quality and professional excellence.

Family owned and operated – 3 generations!

Contact

Phone or Fax 804-457-4138

Rapalee Taxidermy, Inc.
4975 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063

Please visit the FIELD CARE section on our website for skinning instructions. Be sure to follow all CWD guidelines.

Hours:  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

To schedule call Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday

 
 

804-457-4138

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We will respond during regular business hours, Monday - Friday.

*We do not offer bird, fish or pet taxidermy services.*