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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, VA

   

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.

Since then I have taken several more trophies to Dane, including a life size piebald buck. All of the trophies that Dane has done for me still look the same as they did as the day I brought them home. I have also taken older mounts of mine, from a “previous taxidermist” that was falling apart. Dane was able to repair these mounts and make them as if they were alive again.

I highly recommend Mountin' Man Taxidermy to anyone that has a trophy of a lifetime and wants to preserve it for many years to come. This man takes great pride in his work and pays close attention to every little detail, and mounts every trophy like it is his own.

Good Hunting!

Dougie Reel
Sharpsburg, MD




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 DeLauder

 

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,
Roy Tarmon
Sharpsburg, MD

 

 

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 Mowen,
Falling Waters, WV

 

 

To 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
Let 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
Brunswick, MD

 

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. Loren Norris
Boonsboro, MD

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.

George Holder
Keedysville, MD

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.

Dickerson, MD
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
I 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.


Bill Roberts
Fairfield, PA

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

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 Nelson
Jefferson, Maryland

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!

Satisfied customer and friend
Craig Householder

Williamsport, MD

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
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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