Rolffs Taxidermy

12/01/2023

Last night Valerie and I made it public that she has a medical condition!
With that event the business is now closed. The timing is bad but this must be done as we have enough to deal with! She has more tests next week so pray the results will be good!

All calls will go to voicemail and will be deleted and texts will be sent to this page.
Valerie’s health and well being is my only concern right now.

If next week’s tests results are on the positive side I might accept some deer later on which would be late muzzy season but time will tell and I’ll post that later if I do.
Thanks Scott

11/06/2023

This week I’ll be out of the shop Wednesday - Saturday November 8-11.
Leave a voicemail or text and I’ll respond after dark.

09/14/2023

Deer season is about to start so again this year any youth hunter will get a discounted price when bringing in a deer. This offer is only valid September 16- October 1.

Due to the cost of increasing supplies and operating costs prices have increased this year!

Wall pedestal and full pedestals will increase substantially.

This year I probably won’t be taking in spare capes as I don’t want the extra inventory. I have a few from last year and after that you will need to find a spare cape. I’ll help if needed.

Here’s the caping diagram again and have a freezer handy in case its needed until the deer is delivered.
Have a great and successful deer season.

08/05/2023

I spent the last two days working on my last project for the year! The last several years I’ve turned down several elk due their size but had a weak moment and accepted this big bull that was shot in Utah.

08/02/2023

Wrapped everything up a few days ago! I’ll enjoy less than two months before it starts again.
Thanks again to everyone for a busy season.

12/28/2022

With a busy summer lined up and more free time needed I will stop accepting deer for the rest of the season.
I will still accept my good PAST customers that have been with me over the years 👍🏼
If you were scheduled for a appointment on or before December 27 you’re still good to go.
Spacebook shadows my posts because I don’t pay them to boost my posts. ( which will never happen. I succeeded in this business long before FB was around ) I will put this on my personal page also.
On my cellphone all calls will now go to voicemail.

12/01/2022

I’m looking for a few replacement capes and they need to be mature bucks. Thanks and hunt safe!

11/02/2022

I’ll be out of the shop
November 2-5
November 9-12
November 17-19 if needed. Due to distance driving home a night won’t be possible. Texting is the best way to reach me and I’ll respond after dark. Be safe everyone and enjoy the time.

09/24/2022

The youth hunters are off to a great start! To promote the youth and deer hunting I’ll again give all youth a discount on a shoulder mount that is tagged with a youth tag regardless of the season.
This year will have challenges with material cost and hopefully no supply chain issues.
Reposting the diagram on the proper way to cape a deer. Hunt safe and have a great season

07/20/2022

Today everything is wrapped up and it feels good! With several unplanned interruptions and with supply chain issues it was a challenge but in 30 years in business I’ve always gotten them done 👍🏼
I don’t take and post many pics but did manage to take a few. Everyone has been notified and ready for pickup!
The wall pedestal buck is a net 177 P&Y deer, the small bodied buck came from west Texas, and random bucks from various seasons.

03/02/2022

The Todd Johnson Buck
Net B&C Non Typical 230 1/8

It was a pleasure to work on this deer and every deer that has came into the shop for the last 30 years. Thanks to all my customers as its been a pleasure!

02/26/2022

This year I had the pleasure of working on
my nieces bow deer! Thanks Rebecca Miller for your trust and enjoy the mount

01/10/2022

With a family member in Hospice it’s time to close the shop for all appointments till January 24 or more if needed!

Thanks for understanding

12/02/2021

A few announcements before gun season.
This year will be busy just like the last 25 years so a few suggestions if you tag a buck worthy of putting on the wall. Cape the deer out and give me a call and deliver ASAP. Plus the temps won’t be ideal for longer hanging times.

Things can change quickly in the shop with high numbers so the sooner the better on getting on the list.

This year all deer must be caped off the carcass when delivered. Time does not allow for me to do this during gun season. Go to my FB page for the caping diagram!

I will only prepare deer for out of state transport if time allows.
Many times I forget to ask but if you want your deer aged please remind me.
Everyone have a safe and enjoyable season.

11/01/2021

This is my schedule for the next two weeks that I’ll be gone. This can change if I tag out.
Leave a message and I’ll call you after dark.
November 3-6
November 9-13
I’ll have room for only a couple so have arraignments made ahead of time. So far the rut is looking very good so have fun and good luck.

10/23/2021

Three items to cover
This will be 30years in the business and I’ve seen many issues with caped deer. Many issues have stopped due to knowledge on not what to do but the consistent problem that still continues is area around the legs and brisket area. This diagram makes it so easy on the proper way to cape a deer. Three cuts is all that is required.

Know what to do before you cut!!

Second item is inflation has hit the industry. With that the deposit has also increased which makes the final payment easier. As always I’ll work with customers if needed.

Last item I received a text from a customer on the three deer I did him last year.
Mule deer and a Coues deer from the Sonoran desert in old Mexico and a whitetail for his son. Thanks Shaun for the business👍🏼

09/25/2021

I’m late on getting a post out for the youth hunters. All youth hunters with a youth tag will get a discount again this year.
The year has been busy and I’m just about done with last year’s deer just in time to bowhunt. With the supply chain debacle going on I was able to get all supplies in a timely manner and hope this year the same will continue.

Again I’ll say that everyone needs to have a freezer at your disposal so you can store your deer if we can’t meet in a timely manner. I don’t flood my page with projects but here’s a few I took pics of. Thanks again to all my past, present and future customers that have kept me in business for 30 years!
Good luck this season.

06/26/2021

03/10/2021

My 2020 buck. High and tight with 13 7/8 inside spread

02/19/2021

Here is a short video on shaving a deer cape that you might find interesting.

https://youtu.be/i61bjjYnBQI

01/29/2021

Today I skinned my last freezer deer that I promised. This will be it for this year. So any late deer I’ll have to deny as I have a pile to work on.
I want to thank everyone that brought a deer it’s very much appreciated

01/08/2021

Today I have my first student in 29 years!!
My granddaughter Ella in under quarantine so grandpa is enjoying time with Ella. She’s busy taking notes but she’s a little bashful but starting to be herself.

12/24/2020

From our family to yours have a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

12/20/2020

The shop will be closed December 24&25 to enjoy Christmas with the family.

11/11/2020

I mentioned a few months back That again I’ll be sending deer teeth in again if the customer is interested. I have a commercial account set up again and the cost is 35$ and you will see the official results when they are completed.
The process is science because its repeatable and the accuracy rate for whitetails are 85-95 % according to the laboratory.

I’ve heard some say that a deer can be aged like a sheep...... not true.... nothing in common!

I’ve heard people say “I opened his mouth and there are hardly any teeth “ therefore he must be old...... again false!!
A mature deer will only have eight teeth on his lower jaw and I’ve never seen more than that yet. All the teeth are way back in the jaw and they have a bunch on the top and bottom jaw line like any herbivore.
Last year many hunters wanted results of their buck and two oldest were aged at 9 1/2 years old.

Pics of the two from last year and pics of the teeth up front with the middle two removed to be analyzed and teeth way back-in the jaw. So far this year several hunters want results and personally as a taxidermist and hunter the aging of deer is almost more fascinating to myself than the antlers!

09/17/2020

I’m glad to say again year that any youth deer hunter that is successful and the deer is tagged with a youth tag regardless of season will receive a 75$ discount off regular price for a shoulder mount.
Last year several youth hunters took advantage of this so get the youngsters out and hunt safely.
Also I’ll have a commercial account for aging deer if hunters are interested. I’ll post more on this later with a few results from last year.

07/13/2020

This weekend a new epoxy floor was installed in the shop. Thanks to Trent Rolffs doing the work. If you need a new floor give him call 515-227-8285.
I also want to thank Nick Arthur for helping to move everything out and back in. Hopefully I can get a couple more updates done before season starts!