Our Picks for the Best North American Game to Add to Your Collection
Whether you’re a hunter or a taxidermy collecting enthusiast, North American mammals are among the most common species to collect and display proudly in your cabin or office!
The Olympic Big Game Taxidermy Collection
At All-Taxidermy, our best pieces are represented by our Olympic Big Game taxidermy collection, crafted by our professional taxidermists. Whether it’s a majestic Grizzly Bear or Moose, or a smaller Fox or Bobcat, these are some of the best quality and most accurate taxidermy pieces you’ll find anywhere online.
Pictured above: Full Body Elk Taxidermy Mount SKU 2844, Trophy
Large Game
1. American Bison (Bison bison)
The American Bison is the perfect focal point for any Western American taxidermy collection. These massive ungulates weigh more than 2000 pounds and serve as the ultimate statement piece in any taxidermy collection, no matter if you choose a shoulder mount for your wall, or a life size mount for the corner of your room.
All-Taxidermy’s bison mounts showcase the animal’s iconic features – their thick woolly coat, curved horns, and overall powerful frame – perfect for display in rustic lodges, office spaces, and nature centers.
2. Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)
The Grizzly bear is found in Alaska, Western Canada, and the Northwestern United States. These formidable predators, reaching weights of 800 pounds and standing nearly 10 feet tall, demand the highest level of technical taxidermy expertise and anatomical knowledge.
All-Taxidermy focus on making our Grizzly and Kodiak bear taxidermy mounts as impressive and lifelike as possible. Find out estimated cost here for your Grizzly bear mount.
3. Moose (Alces alces)
Our moose taxidermy represents some of the most technically challenging and visually spectacular work in our collection, and are perfect for displaying in your cabin! As North America’s largest cervid, with bulls reaching 1,500 pounds and sporting antlers spanning six feet, moose require specialized mounting techniques and extensive space planning considerations.
We specialize in capturing the moose’s distinctive characteristics, from their distinctive bell to their magnificent palmate antlers.
4. Whitetail Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
No North American taxidermy collection is complete without a Whitetail deer mount. These adaptable cervids offer plenty of options for taxidermy customization – from life-size mounts, to shoulder mounts and wall pedestals, to skulls and antler mounts. With so many customization options available, the Whitetail is the perfect choice for both beginning and advanced collectors! Check out article here for different ways to display your deer taxidermy.
Our taxidermists excel in capturing this species’ characteristic alert expression, graceful proportions, and stunning antlers.
5. American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
The American Black bear is the continent’s smallest and most widely distributed bear species. Despite their name, Black bears exhibit remarkable color variation, from jet black to chocolate, cinnamon, blonde, and the blue-gray glacier bear subspecies found in Alaska.
Need Black bear mount ideas? Our Black bear taxidermy mounts range from dynamic half body display mounts which include the front paws and claw, full body mounts, or outstreched rugs.
6. Wolf (Canis lupus)
The Wolf, native to North America and Eurasia, is the world’s largest member of the Canidae family. Our custom wolf mounts highlight the species’ intelligence and pack-hunting behavior.
We work on wolf specimens from different regions, with colors ranging from pure white Arctic wolves to the grays and blacks of temperate populations.
7. Elk (Cervus canadensis)
The Elk is one of our most popular big game taxidermy species, thanks to its immense size, elegant build, and spectacular antler displays. These magnificent cervids, reaching weights of 1,100 pounds with antlers spanning up to five feet, require advanced mounting techniques and careful attention to anatomical detail.
We work with specimens from different regions, specifically Rocky Mountain and Roosevelt elk species. If you need ideas for how to display your bull Elk, please check out our article on 4 elk mount ideas for the big game enthusiast.
8. Cougar (Puma concolor)
As North America’s largest wild felid, the Cougar (also called the Puma or Mountain Lion) is another essential addition to a taxidermy enthusiast’s North American collection! These powerful feline predators require exceptional taxidermy knowledge skill to accurately capture their grace and predatory nature.
All-Taxidermy specializes in dramatic life-size poses, shoulder mounts, wall pedestals, outstretched rugs, and skulls alike. Check out our article here on big cat taxidermy mount ideas for ideas on how to display your cougar, bobcat, or other big cats.
9. Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)
At All-Taxidermy, we specialize in highlighting the Mule deer’s distinctive features: their oversized ears, black-tipped tail, and most notably, their unique antler structure that branches dichotomously rather than growing in tines. If you need deer mount ideas for your cabin, office, etc., please refer to our article here.
Our mounts capture the strong build and greyish-brown coloration that reflects the Mule deer’s adaptation to western landscapes. We focus on creating displays that emphasize their alert, watchful nature and their ability to navigate challenging terrain.
10. Bighorn Sheep
The Bighorn sheep inhabits the rugged terrain of western North America. This animal has incredible climbing abilities and sure-footedness, making it a great choice for displaying as a life size rock wall or floor mount with custom habitat!
The defining feature that makes bighorn sheep exceptional for taxidermy is their magnificent curved horns, which weigh up to 30 lbs. and grow throughout the animal’s lifetime. These impressive horns, combined with the sheep’s alert expression, create a visually striking mount that serves as the centerpiece of any collection!
11. Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
All-Taxidermy’s Mountain Goat displays demonstrate high attention to detail to showcase this remarkable climbers’ adaptation to extreme alpine environments. Their pure white coats and impressive climbing abilities make them highly prized specimens for any North American taxidermy collection.
Our Mountain Goat taxidermy emphasizes the species’ thick, white coat and distinctive black horns that create striking visual contrast, plus their climbing ability and sure-footedness on rough terrain!
12. Caribou (Rangifer tarandus)
Caribou (or the Reindeer) offers unique opportunities in our taxidermy collection, being the only cervid species where both males and females develop antlers. These Arctic and subarctic animals require specialized knowledge to showcase the species’ distinctive antlers, which feature forward-projecting brow tines and palmated sections that create visually striking displays.
We work with various subspecies, from the massive Barren Ground Caribou to the Boreal Woodland varieties.
13. Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus)
Our Musk Ox taxidermy mounts showcase the species’ massive build and brown coat. Their long, shaggy hair nearly reaches the ground, creating a visually fascinating display, while their curved horns and powerful build demonstrate their adaptation to harsh Arctic conditions.
These huge animals require extensive skill and taxidermy knowledge to properly preserve their coat and overall structure.
14. Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)
As the fastest land animal in North America, Pronghorn present unique taxidermy challenges that showcase our technical expertise. These remarkable animals, capable of sustained speeds over 55 mph, require mounting techniques that can capture their athletic grace and distinctive appearance.
Our pronghorn mounts emphasize the species’ sleek build and distinctive horn structure—true horns that are shed annually, unlike the antlers of cervids.
Small/Medium Game
15. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Red fox taxidermy represents some of our most beautiful and popular work, combining stunning natural colors with a graceful build. Our Red fox mounts showcase this canine species’ striking coloration—red, black, gray, and white markings—making foxes one of the best investments for your collection!
The thick, bushy tail and alert expression of our Red fox taxidermy captures this hunter’s intelligence and adaptability. Here are fox taxidermy display ideas to try for your North American collection.
16. Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
The Bobcat, or Red lynx, is the smallest member of the Lynx family (one of four species, along with the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, and Eurasian lynx), and it is characterized by its powerful build, distinctive spotted coat, tufted ears, and characteristic “bobbed” tail.
Our bobcat taxidermy showcases the species’ hunting skills, adaptability and distinctive characteristics. Check out our articles here on estimated cost and ideas for your custom bobcat mount.
17. Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
With their distinctive facial mask markings, ringed tails, and dexterous paws, raccoons are a charming addition to any collection, showcasing some of North America’s most recognizable and intelligent small mammals.
Our raccoon mounts capture the species’ playful, inquisitive nature through careful attention to facial expression and body posture. There are always a lot of customization options for these little critters, so check out our article for raccoon mount ideas!
18. Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
Striped skunk taxidermy creates unique conversation pieces that showcase one of North America’s most distinctive small mammals.
Our skunk taxidermy mounts emphasize the species’ bold black and white coloration that creates naturally dramatic displays. We specialize in poses that highlight their distinctive markings while creating attractive presentations.
19. Coyote (Canis latrans)
Coyote taxidermy captures the essence of the American West and the remarkable adaptability of these successful predators.
Our coyote mounts emphasize the species’ lean, athletic build and varied coat colors. We work with specimens from different regions, showcasing the size and color variations that reflect their adaptability to diverse environments.
Need ideas for your coyote taxidermy? Please check out our article here on coyote mount ideas.
20. Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis)
The Canada lynx’s distinctive features—oversized paws, tufted ears, and short black-tipped tail—require specific mounting techniques to properly showcase their adaptations to deep snow environments.
Our lynx mounts highlight the species’ unique characteristics, particularly their snowshoe-like paws and distinctive facial features. The thick, silvery-gray coat with black markings creates beautiful contrast in finished specimens.
