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the past few years, my family and I have had the oppurtunity to bring
numerous animals to Dane at Mountin Man Taxidermy. We have brought
him everything from whitetail and turkey to mule deer and bear. The
quality of his work and the quality of his materials make his work
second to none. All of his mounts are realistic and the detail he
puts into his work shows how devoted he is to his work and his customers.
Anyone looking for a taxidermist, I would highly recommend Dane Gaulding
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I can not thank you enough for the wonderful work that you did for me on all of my mounts, especially my full bear mount. Not only did I fulfill a life long dream of mine by shooting the bear, but I am reminded every day of the wonderful memories that I had on my hunt every time I pass by the trophy that you mounted for me. Your desire to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is with out a doubt second to none. I could not have envisioned a better job than the one that you did. Your high attention to detail and craftsmanship is truly what sets your beautiful work apart from the others.
I would recommend Mountin' Man Taxidermy to anyone looking for a professional job at a great price. I look forward to working with you in the future and again can not express my satisfaction enough.
Thanks again, Brad
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fortunate enough to be able to take a hunt for grizzly bear in Alaska
this year. I harvested a beautiful Boone & Crockett grizzly
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Dear Dane, Thank you so much for the excellent work you have done on my trophies these past two years. Having the opportunity to experience the memories of these hunts through the fine work you do is a daily pleasure. Your professionalism and attention to detail are outstanding. The minute issues that affect the realism of a mount are important to you and your attention to detail show in each work you have done for me. I also sincerely appreciate your professionalism in communicating with me if you have any questions, and your thoughtfulness as we planned each mounting style. Most
hunters seem to enjoy the full spectrum of sensations one can feel
with each hunt; who you are with, what you see, the weather It's a pleasure working with you, John Love
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In September of 2007 I shot a piebald button buck. I knew I wanted a life size mount of him but I had no room to put him in the freezer. So I put him in a Rubbermaid container with ice over night. The next morning I called Dane (because I had heard so much about him and how well his workmanship was) and told him how I had him and he immediately told me I needed to get him out of that ice QUICKLY! Dane was so nice that he stopped what he was doing, drove down to my house and helped me get him out of that ice and to make sure the hair was not pulling out! He then helped me put him in my truck and off we went to the Mountin' Man's office. He went right to work on my deer so it wouldn't get ruined. We kept in touch and before I knew it he was calling me to let me know in 2 weeks my deer would be done! I was amazed, I didn't think that it would be ready for months! Two weeks later I went to pick it up and I loved it he looked so real he was flawless! I was so happy with my deer! I was
so shocked on how Dane took the time to help me since I had never
been a customer of his. I thought that was only special treatment
people got from being lifelong customers. Not with Dane, everyone
is treated like they are his lifelong customers. Once you meet Dane
and see his work you will never want anyone else to touch your trophy
again! Dane is a wonderful man and his work is incredible, he takes
pride in his work and you can see that! I would recommend the Mountin'
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Over the years, I’ve had a number of both good and bad taxidermy experiences and am very particular about quality and selecting a taxidermist. In December 2005 I was able to harvest two mature coyotes that were chasing white tail fawns on a property I hunt in Northern Virginia. Since I already had a really well done coyote mount, I struggled with whether or not to mount either of the harvests. After researching area taxidermists, seeing Dane’s work and talking with him, I decided to mount the larger of the two and have the hyde of the second tanned for my oldest daughter. The work that Dane did on both animals was outstanding. Dane called me at several points in the process to confirm decisions and share his thoughts on how to best present the mounted animal. His attention to the smallest detail and desire to please his customers are obvious and result in an outstanding final product and a great overall experience. In addition, Dane beat his estimated time frame for delivery by 3 months. My entire family is very happy with the mounted coyote which is prominently displayed in our home. My daughter is particularly proud of her coyote hyde and keeps it in a place of honor in her room. Dane, thanks very much and God willing, we will certainly return in the future. Steve Barry Ashburn,
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The best!
That’s what I think every time I pass one of Moutnin' Man Taxidermy's
pieces of work. Five years ago was the first time that I met Dane.
I had harvested a nice 8 pt. And wanted to get it mounted but had
no freezer space. Dane was kind enough to allow me to bring in my
deer to him after hours so that I wouldn’t lose it. 6 months
later it was hanging on my wall, and it was by far the best taxidermy
work that I have ever came across, I was also surprised at the quick
turn around time. Good
Hunting!
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I shot a piebald last November and took it to someone to process. I called Mountin' Man Taxidermy at 8:00 PM on a Friday night. I was surprised that Dane, having never met me before and knowing how critical it is to cape the short haired piebald correctly came out to the butchers house and caped the piebald himself. Then, even more to my amazement, he took the cape home with him and worked on it that night to make sure that the mount would be perfect for me. The next experience I had with Mountin' Man Taxidermy was more of the same. I shot a 6 point buck in full velvet. Dane, I know worked really hard on that buck to make sure all the velvet stayed perfect. Dane takes so much pride in his work and will do everything in his power to make sure your mount is life-like and exactly what you want. The quality of workmanship and the attention to detail makes each mount that Mountin' Man Taxidermy has done for me outstanding. I would recommend - and have recommended him to anyone looking for a taxidermist that does top quality work at a reasonable rate. Thank you Dane for a wonderful experience. Robbie
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I have had three deer done at Mountin' Man Taxidermy. Dane's work is great. He takes pride in his work to make my mounts look perfect. He goes above and beyond to make his customers happy. I highly recommend Mountin' Man Taxidermy for a great job at affordable prices. Choose Dane! Sincerely,
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May of 2005, I was fortunate enough to harvest my first black bear. After looking at a few taxidermists work on bear, I wasn't completely satisfied. My friend showed me a beautiful 3/4 black bear mount Dane had done for him. Five minutes after meeting Dane, I knew he was truly a professional. Thank you, Dane, for a beautiful job. You are not only an excellent taxidermist, but also an artist. The attention to detail is what sets you apart. Fast, friendly, and reasonable. You wont be disappointed. Jeff
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our brother/brother-in-law, the "Mountin Man" of the
outdoors who captures your memories so you can enjoy the rest of your life! Our living room wall displaying our trophies (as you see in the picture) were all mounted by Dane! We are proud and fortunate to have taken such great animals and even more proud to have someone with an extra special talent to mount them with such detail. The pride in his work is shown through the realistic look of each animal which is a perfection you can trust when dropping off your favorite game to Mountin' Man Taxidermy. We love you and thanks for a GREAT job! Steve and Robin Eyer Mont Alto, PA |
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me start out by telling you that I'm the hardest person on earth
to please. I can always find a flaw in my work or in another's.
I have had other deer mounts done by other taxidermists have been
very upset with their work.
When I shot my buck, I was unable to use the original cape. I was very concerned about finding a cape that would be suitable to replace the original cape. After two years of talking with many taxidermists, and seeing their work, I felt that Dane was the best person for the job and the only one who could meet my standards. Not only did Dane find me a exceptional cape, he surpassed my expectations. I'm
extremely happy with Dane's work, you could look for hours and never
find a flaw. My buck mount is the most realistic, life-like mount
I have ever seen. I will never think about anyone else but Dane
to mount any of my animals. I recommend anyone who expects top quality
workmanship to choose Mountin' Man taxidermy. Rob
Mercer
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In November 2005 I was able to get my biggest buck to date with my muzzleloader in Virginia. Dane did an excellent job of ensuring that I would have the nicest mount to view in my home for years to come. Dane is very friendly and professional, and takes pride in his work. He was able to provide my mount in a timely manner and still provide excellent craftsmanship. I am looking forward to working with Dane in the future. E.
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Dane
did a wonderful job mounting a recent Texas Rio gobbler kill. He
was professional and very friendly, made me feel like we were old
friends. I have other mounts at my home that I'm very proud of,
but, because of Mountin' Man and his craftmanship, I have a longbeard
on my wall to admire and help rekindle many good memories of my
first but not last Texas hunt. I have found my taxidermy man and
a new friend also. See you in the spring Dane.
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Randy
Woods here to tell you that Dane did an excellent job mounting the
first bear that I got in New Brunswick, Canada. He took pride and
went into great detail on my half-lifesize mount. The estimated
time for getting it back was 11 months, but I got it back in just
7 months. I am very pleased with his level of service and will have
him do future mounts for me.
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In
the past 3 years I've had 5 mounts done by Dane. These include a
strutting turkey, flying turkey, a fox and 2 shoulder mounted deer.
The attention to detail that Dane has is incredible with the mounts
turning out better than I could expect. Dane works with me on all
aspects of the mount asking questions, which I never think could
be incorporated into
the mount, that help him create the art that adorns my walls. Reasonable rates with fast and friendly services. He's the only(!) one I will trust with my mounts. Rik Lee Keedysville, MD |
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am an avid outdoorsman who takes pride in the life like appearance
of all my mounts. I have had many trophies mounted, deer, turkey,
bear, and fish by several taxidermist some of which I was very disappointed.
After going to the Mountain Man Taxidermy and seeing the quality
and craftsmanship of his work, there is no comparison to the others.
It is by far superior than any I have seen and would not trust anyone
else with my once in a life time trophies again.
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Dane,
Thank you, what a job! You are a very professional person in all respects. In only the short time I have known you, you seem like a friend of many years. You helped me chose the mount to display in my trophy room, it was a perfect fit. I have other mounts (elk, whitetail, and mule deer) and have had dealings with other taxidermists. While they were not all bad, I've learned that not all are good either. I highly recommend Mountin' Man Taxidermy as a great taxidermist and a person who cares. Looking forward to seeing you soon. With sincere gratitude, John Thornton |
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I have had Dane do 2 bucks for me, and have 2 more with him right now. He also has a fish that he is doing for me as well. There is nobody else that I would trust with my trophies. I have had a few other taxidermists do work for me and there is an overwhelming difference in quality of work. It is as though Dane is doing his own trophy, the amount of detail he puts into each mount. I believe a lot of the attention to detail comes from the love of fishing and hunting Dane himself has. Josh
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My
family and I love to show our friends the bear and deer Dane has
mounted. After looking up close at the definition Dane puts into
his mounts, they want his name and number. Big or small he takes
pride in his taxidermy. The added bonus is his fast turn-around,
great prices and quality that goes with a world class job. We, as
hunters, spend countless hours trying to take that next trophy.
So do yourself and the animal a favor and call the Mountin' Man.
It will be one of the best hunting tips you will ever get!
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Dane,
Great job on all 3 of my deer mounts. The detail and workmen ship are the best I have seen. Everyone asks were I got them done and I tell them the "Mountin Man", and I will use no one else!! Thanks for the wonderful trophies. George Wathen Poolesville, MD |
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I
am like a lot of other hunters - we try and spend as much time in
the outdoors as possible. Not everyone has the opportunity to harvest
180 class whitetails and 500 pound black bears. The biggest buck
I've taken to date is a 135 class whitetail I had the opportunity
to harvest on a hunt, not knowing at the time it would be the last
with a truly great friend and sportsman. The memory of this hunt
I want to last forever.
I chose Dane at Mountin Man Taxidermy to mount the buck for me. This was one of the best decisions I ever made. Not only did the mount turn out to exceptional, way above the quality and attention to detail that I had ever seen - but I got a great friend in return. The memory of that hunt lives on every time I look at the mount. If you are lucky enough to know what hunting is all about, let Dane preserve the memories for you. Thanks for this opportunity Dane, Jerry Dayhoff Hagerstown, MD |
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