Martin's Taxidermy

Martin's Taxidermy Taxidermy - Game heads, Birds and Waterfowl, Fish and Mammals, Custom Rugs and Tanning. Taxidermist - Birds, Fish, Mammals, Rugs, Gameheads and Tanning
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l’ve had a couple of calls about Velvalok. Yes, I stock Velvalok, as well as Hidelok and Velvakleen. Velvalok will prese...
07/23/2024

l’ve had a couple of calls about Velvalok. Yes, I stock Velvalok, as well as Hidelok and Velvakleen. Velvalok will preserve those antlers in velvet permanently! The Hidelok is needed on those long drives back from Colorado or Idaho to stop bacterial growth on your trophy cape that causes hair slippage! Velvalokkleen helps clean the trophies hanging on your wall. Only $24.95 each. Call me to save you some.

I had the bittersweet pleasure of mounting a pair of quail to commemorate a true friend of ours, who died doing what he ...
07/22/2024

I had the bittersweet pleasure of mounting a pair of quail to commemorate a true friend of ours, who died doing what he enjoyed - hunting! These birds were actually in his game bag when he passed. This is a memorial to Mark and will hang at the Santa Ynez Gun Club he frequented, for all to remember him by.

Another Mallard Drake just finished up and ready to deliver!
07/11/2024

Another Mallard Drake just finished up and ready to deliver!

Green-winged Teal just finished up and ready for delivery.
07/11/2024

Green-winged Teal just finished up and ready for delivery.

Gray Fox pedestal mount I completed for a client from LA. Unfortunately, the drive from Idaho caused a lot of fur loss a...
06/26/2024

Gray Fox pedestal mount I completed for a client from LA. Unfortunately, the drive from Idaho caused a lot of fur loss and could not be done as a full mount. I managed to save the tail to add to the display.

A double-banded Brant Goose coming in for a landing! This Brant was banded in Chevak, Alaska in 2012!
06/26/2024

A double-banded Brant Goose coming in for a landing! This Brant was banded in Chevak, Alaska in 2012!

2016 Wildwood X-Lite Model T241QBXL 27 Ft.  Air Conditioning, Forced Air Heating, Queen bed, 3 Burner Stove/Oven, Microw...
05/04/2024

2016 Wildwood X-Lite Model T241QBXL 27 Ft. Air Conditioning, Forced Air Heating, Queen bed, 3 Burner Stove/Oven, Microwave, Mid-size 2-way Fridge. Glass Walk-in Shower, 31" Samsung Smart TV, Sanyo DVD, AM/FM CD Stereo with inside/outside speakers, 14 ft. electric awning. Dual propane tanks (40 lbs total), dual RV Batteries, 40 Gal Freshwater/Grey Water, 30 Gal Black Water. Electric hitch jack and front/rear electric leveling jacks. Comes with HD Weight Distributing Hitch and Trailer Cover. Sleeps Six. $13,500 obo
Call/text Joe at (805) 705-0698.

A pair of flushing Ringneck Pheasants just completed and ready for delivery.
05/04/2024

A pair of flushing Ringneck Pheasants just completed and ready for delivery.

Canvasback coming in for a landing completed this week.
05/03/2024

Canvasback coming in for a landing completed this week.

Cinnamon Teal all done and ready for pick up.
05/03/2024

Cinnamon Teal all done and ready for pick up.

Another Rio finished up! I hope your Spring Turkey season is going well. Please call or text me for details and instruct...
04/03/2024

Another Rio finished up! I hope your Spring Turkey season is going well. Please call or text me for details and instructions on getting your trophy to my shop for mounting.

General Season Spring Turkey opens Saturday, March 30th!Good luck to all the hunters and huntresses and if you are havin...
03/23/2024

General Season Spring Turkey opens Saturday, March 30th!
Good luck to all the hunters and huntresses and if you are having your trophy mounted and have questions, please call me!

Betsy Ross was the name for this Bald Eagle that graced  thousands of visitors at the Santa Barbara Zoo. She was a rehab...
03/09/2024

Betsy Ross was the name for this Bald Eagle that graced thousands of visitors at the Santa Barbara Zoo. She was a rehabilitated bird that had many healed injuries and could not fly. As she aged, she was over 23 years old, many of her injuries became quite painful so she was humanely euthanized. I had the pleasure of bringing her back for visitors to enjoy.

The fighting Rio’s are completed and ready for delivery! Hundreds of hours spent researching anatomy and photos of live ...
01/23/2024

The fighting Rio’s are completed and ready for delivery! Hundreds of hours spent researching anatomy and photos of live turkeys in battle to get to what my client wanted!

The 3 lb. Laughlin Smallmouth Bass is completed and ready for pick up.
01/14/2024

The 3 lb. Laughlin Smallmouth Bass is completed and ready for pick up.

I have seen Smallmouth Bass in various shades of gold and bronze. This 3lb Smallmouth from Laughlin, NV was green! Ready...
01/11/2024

I have seen Smallmouth Bass in various shades of gold and bronze. This 3lb Smallmouth from Laughlin, NV was green! Ready for delivery!

A Valley Quail just completed and ready for delivery!
01/11/2024

A Valley Quail just completed and ready for delivery!

The Mountain Quail is difficult to find here in Santa Barbara County but, they are there! This one is ready to go home t...
01/11/2024

The Mountain Quail is difficult to find here in Santa Barbara County but, they are there! This one is ready to go home to a happy client!

Kern Co Black Bear shoulder mount is completed and ready for delivery.
01/09/2024

Kern Co Black Bear shoulder mount is completed and ready for delivery.

A Valley Quail and a Mountain Quail I finished this week. The bases were selected by my clients from inventory I stock h...
01/07/2024

A Valley Quail and a Mountain Quail I finished this week. The bases were selected by my clients from inventory I stock here in the shop.

The second of the two fighting Wild Rio’s is done. This bird will be placed flying down on the bird laying on his back s...
01/01/2024

The second of the two fighting Wild Rio’s is done. This bird will be placed flying down on the bird laying on his back showing submission to the dominant bird! This was truly a fun project with countless hours spent researching fighting turkeys on the internet, books and magazines, to get the anatomy correct!

This majestic fighting c**k is completed and ready for delivery!
12/30/2023

This majestic fighting c**k is completed and ready for delivery!

The first of two fighting turkeys in a territorial battle. This one is on its back in defense. The second will be posed ...
12/27/2023

The first of two fighting turkeys in a territorial battle. This one is on its back in defense. The second will be posed in the air coming down on this bird. I start the second bird tomorrow.

Another A Zone buck from Santa Barbara Co is done and ready for pick up. Nice 4X3!
12/24/2023

Another A Zone buck from Santa Barbara Co is done and ready for pick up. Nice 4X3!

Ask me about the different panels available for your Wild Turkey fan and beard display!
12/24/2023

Ask me about the different panels available for your Wild Turkey fan and beard display!

That majestic Sonoran Mulie is completed and ready for delivery.
12/22/2023

That majestic Sonoran Mulie is completed and ready for delivery.

A nice Figueroa Mountain buck completed and ready for delivery!
12/22/2023

A nice Figueroa Mountain buck completed and ready for delivery!

As I am preparing our Shabbat meal of Canadian goose breast steaks for tonight, I am thinking of all my Gentile friends ...
12/22/2023

As I am preparing our Shabbat meal of Canadian goose breast steaks for tonight, I am thinking of all my Gentile friends who are getting ready for Christmas this weekend. I hope you all have a Happy and Joyous Christmas with your families! 💕

Wishing all of our clients, friends and followers Happy Holidays, a Merry everything and a Happy always!
12/13/2023

Wishing all of our clients, friends and followers Happy Holidays, a Merry everything and a Happy always!

Ventura Co. D Zone buck with thick, knurled antlers from my last and final batch of skull cleaning.
12/09/2023

Ventura Co. D Zone buck with thick, knurled antlers from my last and final batch of skull cleaning.

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1200 Harris Drive
Lompoc, CA
93436

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18057050698

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How I became a Taxidermist

I grew up hunting, fishing and trapping on our beautiful Central Coast. I remember quail hunting with Dad in fields and lemon groves in what is now the Fairview Shopping Center in Goleta. Fishing with Dad at Goleta Pier or the Santa Barbara Breakwater was another passion of ours, tagging along to climb down onto the rocks to retrieve mussels to use for bait. Trapping Figueroa Mountain I would run my trap line in the rain, mud and snow, pressed for time as the season was only 8 weeks long, opening Thanksgiving Day and closing on January 31st every year! If you’re like me, hunting and fishing isn't just a hobby, it's a passion. I got my start in taxidermy over 45 years ago. As a kid, I dabbled with mounting and painting the fish, birds, squirrels and eventually deer that Dad and I harvested. I loved the science and the art of it. From early on I started learning all I could and perfected my craft over the years. After long hours of hard work and practice, I opened my first taxidermy studio in Santa Barbara in 1975, moving it to Goleta then Buellton through the years, and finally settling in Lompoc in 1988. Today with hundreds of happy clients, rest assured your trophy is in good hands! I invite you to call me for an appointment to stop by or follow me on Facebook and Instagram. As your Taxidermist, I would like to share my love of hunting and fishing with you and help preserve your trophy.