About the Shop!

We opened the full service shop in 2013, although we had been doing our own mounts for years prior. We are Certified by the Arkansas Taxidermy Association. We regularly compete in taxidermy shows across the tristate area to continually learn more and new methods of providing the finest taxidermy products. In July of 2025, we were awarded the award of excellence and BEST IN STATE at the Arkansas Taxidermy Competition. We specialize in anatomically correct Whitetails, ELK, Mule Deer, Antelope, and all Exotic game.

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Meet Your Taxidermist!

Richard, the owner, is who most of your interaction will be with. Richard has a passion for the outdoors, and it shines in his taxidermy work. His passion lies in getting youth introduced to the outdoors. He is a very avid archery hunter and he and his family travel the country every season to chase many different species. Richard retired from the Rogers Fire Department, and is currently a Flight Paramedic for Mercy Life Line when he is not in the taxidermy shop.

SHOP SCHEDULE AND RULES

Please contact Richard ASAP to discuss how you want your trophy mounted. We operate on a first come first serve basis. If we have not heard from you when we get ready to start your mount, we will contact you at that time to determine how you want your trophy mounted. There are several mounting options available. Some of the positions are in the portfolio under each category. If you find a picture of how you want it mounted just text it to Richard. We have to many customers to try and save all phone numbers. When texting always include your name so that paperwork can updated.

CONTACT INFO- The preferred method of contact is a phone call at 479-366-4544. If I don’t answer, please leave a voicemail or you can text me. Please leave your name. Due to the amount of spam calls, remember if you have a phone number out of the region or state, please leave a voice mail or text so I can return your call ASAP. We use Facebook as an advertising tool only. WE DO NOT USE FACEBOOK OR MESSENGER AS A COMMUNICATION OPTION. WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY MESSAGES LEFT ON THESE FORMATS!!!!!

EUROPEAN MOUNTS - We complete these Euro mounts at a very fast pace. However please allow 30 days for us to complete. We will assume all European mounts shall be completed in the standard bleached white and on a board. We will not accept any rotting or stinking skulls.

SHOULDER MOUNTS- All shoulder mounts could take up to 1 year to complete. Generally, we will have your trophy out in 6-10 months. However, due to tanning time frame and sometimes supply issues please allow up to 1 year for us to complete.

Once you have made contact and the information on how your trophy is to be mounted, there is absolutely no reason to call to just check in on your mount. You will receive a courtesy text when your mount is approx. 2 weeks from being ready for pick up

BACKPACK MOUNTS- If you're wanting a backpack mount, you must contact immediately. This requires the use of the entire cape. I have to coordinate with deer processors so they don’t cut the cape off short!

CUSTOMER PICK UP- Once you are contacted that your trophy is ready to pick up, you will have 14 days to pick up before a 10% charge per week (7days) will be added to your amount. Once your trophy has reached 30 days from completion, your trophy will become property of Rockin W Taxidermy and will be sold to recoup costs. We totally understand sometimes things happen and you struggle with payment. In this case, please contact Richard and work out an agreement and set new dates. If you decide not to contact or ghost us, the previously mentioned time frame will be applied.

PLEASE REMEMBER I AM NOT IN THE SHOP EVERYDAY. FOR YOUR OWN BENIFIT ALWAYS CONTACT US WHEN COMING TO THE SHOP. IT WILL SAVE YOU A TRIP FOR NOTHING!

CWD- We collect CWD samples for Arkansas Game and fish CWD testing on all Arkansas killed Whitetails. If you prefer not to have your deer tested, you must contact us immediately. these samples are pulled on day 1 and submitted to AGFC. When filling out paperwork and tags it is imperative that all information is ledgable!

DAMAGED CAPES/FURS/FEATHERS/FINS- Rockin W Taxidermy is not responsible for any damage or slippage of hair and feathers caused by mishandlings prior to product arriving at our shop. All products are inspected immediately upon arrival. When necessary, you will be contacted if there are any issues. We also assume no responsibility in case of a Fire or act of nature.

DEPOSITS- Deposits are recommended but also not required. If your mount requires a deposit, you will be contacted prior to starting your mount.

PAYMENT METHODS- Cash is always the preferred method. We have VENMO, CASH APP, PAYPAL. Personal checks are accepted. We do take Credit cards, however there is a 4% fee added to your cost.

2025-26 PRICING- European mounts $120. Whitetail Shoulder mounts are $660 unless you use Ozzy’s Processing, then the Price will be discounted to $600. If a wall pedestal or pedestal is your choice then the cost will increase. For all other mount pricing you must contact us.

EXOTIC / TROPHIES SHIPPED INTO UNITED STATES- We do except, mount and specialize in trophies from other countries. We are set up for USDA and Customs imports. We have agreements with an IMPORTER, and a USDA approved tannery. Please call us ahead to get the information required to get your trophies into the USA and to our shop.

MOUNT PICK UP- All mounts will be picked up at the Taxidermy shop. Any deliveries will have to be scheduled, and an added fee will be charged

WARNING- If you insist on repetitive calling just to check on your mount, your mount will be moved to the bottom of the completion list. So please do not Call for this reason!

What People Are Saying

 

“Very professional work at a fair price!“

— Skip Smith

“I am beyond happy with my seven year old son's bass we just got back today!!! It looks AMAZING!!!!! Super quick turn around & Great price!! Thanks so much Richard!!!!”

— Kortney Judd Cline

“Great job very pleased with results and time frame was excited to see them on my wall highly recommended”

— Chris Oliver