Racks & Reels Taxidermy LLC

06/20/2024

Female Bobwhite went home today, had a blast with this one. Thank you David for your business!

06/11/2024

Two woodies went home this week! Thank you AK Henry and Jacob Dover for using Racks and Reels!

04/14/2024

We would like to thank The Hampton Wildlife Fund for having us at their Spartanburg banquet! Another great year with wonderful people!

03/04/2024

🦆 Work on a Sunday

02/08/2024

Y’all go brush up on those fishing techniques for spring!

Are you interested in learning new fishing techniques? Come out February 24th at 10am or 2pm. Tom Mundy is doing a seminar on “Spring Time Fishing Techniques.” You won’t want to miss this!

01/28/2024

Thank you Tyler Robertson for trusting us with your trophies! They were a blast to get done.

01/27/2024

Hooded Merganser and Wood Duck pair heading home this weekend! Had a blast with these three!
Contact Racks & Reels for your taxidermy needs!

01/21/2024

A day in the shop

01/06/2024

Had an old 10 point warrior go home today, thank you Brandon Ellison for supporting Racks & Reels, and congratulations on a great buck!

12/16/2023

Ducks coming in left and right, and some getting ready to go home within the next few weeks. 2023 deer are getting mounted up and ready for finishing. Skull mounts will be started within the first few weeks of the new year, we are sorry for the delay on them, but we have decided to go fully with beetles to protect the integrity of your trophies. Y’all be safe out there whatever you may be hunting for! Contact Racks and Reels for your taxidermy needs! Thank you everyone for your support.
-Bailey Smith

10/25/2023

Got some big boys rolling in, cooler weather has them moving! Y’all get out there and get yours. Contact us for any taxidermy needs.

10/04/2023

Feel free to message, call/text, or email for information!
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We’re happy to help with any of our taxidermy needs!

08/21/2023

08/21/2023

Everyone be prepared, safe, and have a great season! Contact us for any of your taxidermy needs!

As deer season is opening throughout the state, don’t forget to cover the essentials before heading into the woods!

05/06/2023

Just wanted to say thank you to the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, and SC DNR for having us at the Spartanburg banquet. Wonderful time meeting great people!

05/02/2023

Finished up this velvet skull mount this evening, I loved being able to think of the perfect way to showcase this beauty, look at those brow tines!

04/28/2023

Check out this toad-ally awesome guy hanging out with one of our safety orange coozies. Keep those drinks Hi Vis and Low Temp folks!

04/23/2023

Chibbs helping out in the shop yesterday, best shop dog around.

04/14/2023

This dainty bufflehead hen sits beautifully on a cedar log. Federally licensed for birds, I’m happy to take on any duck or turkey projects you may have.

04/08/2023

Aggressive whitetail, had a few challenges with this cape but overall happy with the outcome. Beautifully colored buck.

04/07/2023

👏 Anthony Gagliardi has won Fox Rent A Car Stage Three Presented by Mercury Marine!

He put together the biggest bag of the event on Championship Day, 26 pounds, 13 ounces, for a two-day total of 47-12 🏆

Lake Murray Country

04/06/2023

Pre workshop days, I was practicing taxidermy projects in my house. This is a half life sized Opossum I mounted and designed for my brother as a Christmas gift. I included his favorite things and added in a removable mullet to match his hair. Anything imaginable can be created!

04/03/2023

Part of the process of my first whitetail done at school. This was created using reproduction antlers as the sportsman wanted a European mount done with the skull and antlers.

04/01/2023

This Black Duck drake was my second ever bird project at Surry Community College. The beauty and delicacy of birds will always amaze me, I chose this pose to show the vibrant variation of his secondary feathers.

03/31/2023

Bailey Smith, Taxidermist
Having grown interest in taxidermy mid Covid, I dedicated all of my time, outside of my full time job as a paramedic to learn everything I could about the art of taxidermy, when a point was reached that I needed to grow further with the instruction of an established artist I researched and found the closest program to me, 3 hours away. Pregnant with my son I decided to make the commitment with the support of my husband, to attend that program every other Saturday from 8-3:30. Leaving home at 5 am fighting morning sickness to practice what I love and to build a future for my family. This program handed me a mentor for my work. Doug Shores showed me many techniques to improve my work and helped guide my future. After 3 years of learning and practicing, I am now the founder and taxidermist of Racks and Reels Taxidermy, bringing anything from chipmunks to wildebeest back to life for my valued customers. I would be happy to look in to any projects you may have, reach out via direct message, text, email, or call. Thank you very much for your interest.