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A Sportsmans Dream Taxidermy

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Welcome To A Sportsmans Dream Taxidermy Thank you for visiting A Sportsman's Dream Taxidermy, we are located in Vicksburg, Michigan.
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Hi, my name is Ryan Olson, Michigan Taxidermist for A Sportsman's Dream Taxidermy. My career started out as just a hobby doing a few deer and birds for myself. After a few years of people requesting me to do their work, A Sportsman's Dream Taxidermy was born. I graduated from Western Pennsylvania School of Taxidermy with world renowned teacher, Mark Jordan. Here we specialized in Game heads and Fi

sh taxidermy. My taxidermy skills include everything from North American small game life-size, to big bugling Bull Elk, from Small bluegills to giant king salmon reproductions. I have done several different African life size and game head mounts. We offer a complete range of taxidermy service from A-Z. We invite you to stop in our show room so that you can see the top notch quality taxidermy work that we provide. Our main goal is to recreate the exact moment when you pulled the trigger or when you set the hook. We use only top notch products and up to date techniques to create a once in a lifetime mount. I want to thank all of our previous customers for entrusting your trophies with me. Here you will find that we offer some of the best taxidermy work in the area. Through many years of being an avid hunter and fisherman, I know the importance of a very high quality taxidermy mount. Our goal is not to only impress you, but impress anyone who views your trophy.

09/14/2024

Good morning! Good luck to all the youth hunters out there braving the heat this weekend! This will be the first youth hunt I get to take my son out on. We have been practicing all summer and hopefully get an opportunity!
With these temperatures, you need to get the deer taken care of asap, especially if you get one in velvet. Get ahold of Chester's wild meat and game processing and he will arrange time to get your deer in the cooler.

The shop will be open today from 10-2. We have plenty of deer that need to be picked up. If you have one ready, please swing in and grab it.

Here is a beautiful mount we did last year for one of the Barrett boys, harvested on the youth hunt!

09/04/2024

I hope everyone had a relaxing labor day weekend.

We have been very busy trying to get mounts out the door. All of the pre gun season whitetails are mounted and in the drying and finishing stages. We will have those wrapped up within the next 2 weeks.

Last week Tuesday, we started on November 15th drop offs. We will be putting the rest of our deer together over the next 6 weeks. I will have a little carry over from 2023 deer and we will wrap those up as soon as the skinning is done.

Here is a really cool piece we just got done with and delivered up to D and R Sports in kalamazoo. 💯 custom and hand built by yours truly. Stop by and check it out.

09/04/2024

It's looking like another very busy fall. I hope we can work on a project for you! Good luck to all the outdoorsman out there this season!

08/15/2024

Here are a couple beauties that recently went home! I haven't had much time for photos but I snagged a couple.

I will be in the shop today available for pickups from 9-5

We will be out of the shop Friday- Sunday, returning Monday at 9am.

I have about 10 more days of archery deer to mount, and then we will be onto gun season. We appreciate everyone's patience, slowly but surely!

08/03/2024

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend. We will be open today from 10-2 for pickups. We have been very busy working on projects and have a lot of beautiful bucks headed back to their rightful owners!

We are currently working on deer with drop-off dates around November 5th. If your deer was dropped off prior to then, it's phmounted and drying and will be wrapped up within the next couple of weeks.

Here is a sample of some beautiful bucks that we recently completed and sent home. Enjoy!

07/18/2024

We just wrapped up this beautiful black bear! One of the most pristine bears I have ever handled. No rubs, excellent field care and a nearly flawless specimen with thick lush hair. That combo makes for a beautiful finished product.

Big thanks to our buddy Bob for helping with the habitat base. This is a 100% custom-made shelf rock habitat scene and a custom-built barnwwod base.

07/16/2024

It sure has been a busy last few weeks. I have been training some new helpers and getting some mounts out the door. I am doing my best to get caught up and back on track. I am running at least 4 weeks behind schedual.

Right now we're are mounting deer that were dropped off between October 22-30th. If you dropped off your deer before then, it's mounted and drying. It will be wrapped up in the next couple weeks.

I haven't had a chance to take many photos but here are a couple nice bucks that went home today!

07/01/2024

Good Monday morning! Just wanted to share a couple updates. We have been busy trying to get mounts out the door. I have been shorthanded and have been training 2 new helpers. Hopefully this will help with my turnaround time!

I am currently putting together deer with drop off dates of 10-20-2023.

I have been starting to get quite a few calls checking on mounts. Please look in the top right corner of your invoice. There is a spot for an estimated completion date (see photo). If I haven't called you to let you know your piece is completed by then, feel free to give me a call or a text. I appreciate everyone's patience. I will make it worth your wait.

Here are a few recently completed pieces that we sent home over the last couple weeks!

Enjoy your holiday week! My hours will vary also this week, so please make sure to call or text prior to coming. 269-760-3770

06/07/2024

Happy Friday everyone! Here are some youth bucks that we sent home over the last couple of weeks! Some of the hardest mounts to pull off. Every form has to fit perfectly, and we make custom alterations to make sure everything falls into place. Congratulations to the youth hunters.

06/04/2024

We are slowly but surely getting some mounts out the door! Here are a couple recently sent home. Some beautiful trophies I am honored to be able to work on!

The gnarly non typical velvet whitetail will be in my showroom on display and I would consider selling it for the right price. 170+ inches of bone. 4900 full sneak wall pedestal with a custom finished back side. If interested, shoot me a message.

Shortly, I will upload some photos of the youth hunters bucks! We have some beautiful mounts to share with you all!

05/10/2024

Turkeys, turkeys , turkeyyyyyys! I'm still getting them out the door! I have a few more to do finish work on yet, and I'll be done with last years birds!

I have started on fall drop offs, Freezer deer, youth deer etc. I am running a little behind this year and I'm shorthanded. I will do my best to get you your mount back as soon as possible with keeping quality my top priority. We appreciate your business!

05/04/2024

We sent a few turkeys home today! We started putting some deer together this week. Slowly but surely! I am still taking a few more turkeys for full mounts. Good luck out there!

We are still looking for help at the shop if anyone is looking for work. Shoot me a message!

04/10/2024

Turkeys are starting to head out the door. All our fan style mounts are done. I have been skinning and prepping all the birds for full mounts the last couple weeks. By the end of this week, I should have a bird or two mounted and drying. Slowly but surely! I'm also working on getting rug shells in bears so we can get those wrapped up for the year!

Here is a wing, fan, beard and spur mount we did for Caci! This was her first bird! Enjoy!

02/21/2024

The shop will be closed this Friday-Sunday. I will be back Monday at 9 am.

Man, this warm weather sure is nice! Won't be long and we will be out chasing longbeards!

This is the time of year that you need to lock in your mount positions for your deer. If you haven't picked out a pose, please make it a point to do so asap. We will be starting to work on our orders for the year very soon. This will also be your last opportunity to make any changes to your pose. Once I place my order, you are locked in. If you change your mind, you will have to pay additional for a restock. Please shoot me a text or a message here to set up a time to discuss options if need be.

01/30/2024

I am looking to hire a full-time taxidermist assistant. Pay based on experience. Strong work ethic, along with the ability to learn in a fast-paced environment is a must. Heavy lifting and a strong stomach will come in handy. Job duties will include skinning, fleshing, cleaning skulls, form prep, sewing, airbrushing, etc. You must have transportation and be on time. Cell phone use during working times will be limited. Experience is not a must, but I will have a "non-compete clause" that will be signed before you are hired. Please send me an email or a private message if interested. [email protected]

01/26/2024

We are working tirelessly on getting European mounts out the door. We put a lot of time in each piece to make sure they look beautiful on your wall. It may take us a little longer than others, but we make the wait worth it! We appreciate your business!

01/13/2024

I hope everyone is staying warm on this blustery day! We are inside where it's warm working on prepping capes from the fall. Also, working daily on European mounts and getting them out the door!

If you need a new hoodie for this cold weather, we just got another batch in. These aren't cheap ones, heavy weight that are warm and comfy. We also got a batch of t-shirts. Mixed sizes from small to 3xl.

Hoodies $50 cash or $55 on a card
T shirts $25

I will soon have hats available. Let me know what size and what you want and I can put your name on it! Thanks for the support!

11/27/2023

We will be doing by appointment only for the next couple weeks while we work on getting caught up. Please text me @ 269-760-3770 if you need to drop off a head for a European mount or talk about your mount that’s in progress! We have filled up for the year on shoulder mounts. Thanks everyone!

11/24/2023

We are filled up on the year for shoulder mounts. We appreciate everyone’s business. We will still be taking in European mounts. Good luck and I hope everyone has a safe rest of the season.

11/19/2023

Just wanted to post some updates.

We will be available for drop offs for previous customers only.

Monday 9-11 and 2-4
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday by appointment only.

Those couple days will give us some time to get caught up. It has been extremely busy. I missed dozens of calls with lines of people at the door. We took in many beautiful animals.

With all that being said, we have limited spots for previous customers. Right around 25 spots still open for mounts.

If you need to get ahold of me it is best to text me, 2697603770

Thanks and good luck!

11/17/2023

We want to thank everyone for their business. It has been a very busy fall with a lot of trophy bucks.

We will be available today from 9-11 and 2-4 for drop offs.

We will be available Saturday from 10-1.

Once we close Saturday we will be full for the year for any new customers. I will be saving some openings for previous customers only. Once we are full,I will throw a post out there.

Currently our lead time is mid- end of august looking into September.

We will be taking on European mounts until season closes.

Good luck!

11/13/2023

Good luck to all the gun hunters on Wednesday! Looks like good weather for a change. These temps get us a little uneasy, both processer’s and taxidermists. I know everyone likes to show off their trophy. Be mindful of the care you take of your deer. Get it cooled down asap. If it’s in the bed of a pickup, that black bed liner draws a lot of heat. We see deer spoil every year and it’s all preventable. If you must cool down your deer with ice, use frozen milk jugs so the water doesn’t absorb into the meat and turn the heads into bloated jelly. If you can’t get your deer someplace, get it caped out and into the freezer. That’s the safe spot.

It will be best to text me @2697603770 and I will respond asap.

Hours this week for drop offs are as follows:

Monday 9-5
Tuesday 9-12
Wednesday-CLOSED
Thursday 9-11am and 2-4pm
Friday 9-11am and 2-4 pm
Saturday 10-1.
Sunday CLOSED

This gives us time to get caught up on skinning. Expect a little wait during those hours, we will do our best to move along. Please have your confirmation numbers at the ready.

As normal, I only take in a certain amount of deer to make sure our turn around time stays within 12 months. Once I’m full from taking on new customers I reserve spots for previous customers only. Usually that’s by Sunday after the gun opener. Once I’m full, I’m completely full and I’ll update along the way.

We take European mounts in for the entire season. New and previous customers.

Here is a picture of a Texas deer we just wrapped up for KVD! The deer we all dream of walking in front of us. His nickname was “Lippy”.

If you have read all this, good luck!

11/02/2023

One of my favorite interviews. I usually tell my wife what happens and half way into my story she is gone in another room 😂. We need a podium in our homes! Preach!

10/31/2023

Looks like a great day to be heading to the woods! Always one of the best days of the year to be in your favorite tree stand!

Today and tomorrow I will be leaving the shop at 4pm. I’ll be taking my kids trick or treating tonight and need to step out a little early.

We have taken in about 1/3 of our total take in for the year. In the next couple weeks we will near our cutoff. We only take in enough work to get us through the year so we can keep a respectable turn around time. If you have a project in the freezer try to get it in over the next couple weeks.

Good luck out there!

10/21/2023

We will be open until 2 o’clock today for pickups and drop offs. Good luck out there, things seem to be heating up!

Address

57 East Battle Creek Street
Galesburg, MI
49053

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.sportsmansdreamtaxidermy.com/

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Thank you for visiting A Sportsman's Dream Taxidermy, we are located in Galesburg, Michigan. Hi, my name is Ryan Olson, Michigan Taxidermist for A Sportsman's Dream Taxidermy. My career started out as just a hobby doing a few deer and birds for myself. After a few years of people requesting me to do their work, A Sportsman's Dream Taxidermy was born. I graduated from Western Pennsylvania School of Taxidermy with world renowned teacher, Mark Jordan. Here we specialized in Game heads and Fish taxidermy. My taxidermy skills include everything from North American small game life-size, to big bugling Bull Elk, from Small bluegills to giant king salmon reproductions. I have done several different African life size and game head mounts. We offer a complete range of taxidermy service from A-Z. We invite you to stop in our show room so that you can see the top notch quality taxidermy work that we provide. Our main goal is to recreate the exact moment when you pulled the trigger or when you set the hook. We use only top notch products and up to date techniques to create a once in a lifetime mount. I want to thank all of our previous customers for entrusting your trophies with me. Here you will find that we offer some of the best taxidermy work in the area. Through many years of being an avid hunter and fisherman, I know the importance of a very high quality taxidermy mount. Our goal is not to only impress you, but impress anyone who views your trophy.