Heads Up Taxidermy

02/04/2025

Well maybe she will relax enough and become a shop dog after all

02/03/2025

01/31/2025

That smile and his Thank you makes the long days and nights all worth it!!

01/29/2025

Got to love texturing those nose pads..Big old main frame 8 getting close to head to his forever home

01/01/2025

Happy New Year Everyone!! Hope everyone has a blessed 2025

12/29/2024

12/29/2024

I’m getting there!!! I currently thought I’d be a lot further ahead.. 🥴 Im no where near the level of the talented ladies and gentlemen that have worked / taught me and have always stood by me stoping what they were working on to help me, and taking all my calls, private lessons etc..Thank you as always Skyler, Todd, Matt and Freddy!! I might shock you gentlemen at the state show this year…

12/27/2024

Congrats young man on your first deer!!

12/17/2024

Another one made it to his final destination..

12/07/2024

And another one going home today.

12/05/2024

Good luck to everyone this morning and the weekend..Just a reminder the shop is full and will NOT be taking any deer for the rest of the 2024 season..This does not apply to you if we talked prior and arrangements were made..The strong northwest duck and goose hunting wind has finally lied but it looks to be a little brisk out there this morning..Be safe, Shoot straight, Wear your life line, and know your target and what’s behind it.

Thank you everyone,
Mike Pilat
Heads Up Taxidermy

11/28/2024

Wow what an honor to work on this huge beautiful whitetail deer! Congrats to this hunter on a once in a lifetime trophy. Thank you for choosing me and allowing me to work on this trophy It’s an honor.

11/23/2024

As much as I hate to post this..I’ve learned the hard way that no matter what or how many hours you think you can work everyday that life happens and it’s out of your control..I’ve hit that number on mounts for the 2024 season that I planned on stopping at. I will NOT be accepting any more mounts or euros for the rest of the 2024 season this also includes soft tan coyotes, otters etc for the trapping season. If I spoke to you in the last 3 days about your deer coming in you are not included in this post.

I’ve got a taxidermist I know that is awesome so give me a call if you would like..I spoke with them the other night and at that time they were still taking in around 20 to 25 more for the 2024 season.

Thank you everyone,
Heads up taxidermy
Mike

11/17/2024

Beautiful buck headed home today..thank you for giving me the opportunity to work on your trophy.

11/16/2024

Congrats River on your first Illinois whitetail.