Dale's Taxidermy Studio

Dale's Taxidermy Studio Full time taxidermist with over 30 years experience, specializing in all mammals, fish and custom habitat Dale's Taxidermy is owned by Chris Dale.

I specialize in all areas of taxidermy and custom Habitat. We take great pride in our work and demand perfection before anything leaves our shop. We look forward to always seeing new faces as well as our returning customers, because here we not only strive to meet your taxidermy needs we also strive to develop new friendship !!

01/29/2025

Taxidermists get sick too !! I won't be in the next day or so but for pick up only. Sorry, for the inconvenience, Chris.

01/27/2025

Hey folks, I have a few minutes to update y'all. I have been dealing with gout for about a week now and still not fully over it. I'm planning on being back to mounting deer this week and have several mounts almost ready for pick up. As of right now I'm not taking any animals without arrangements made beforehand as I've had a freezer quit and now, am full again. I'll be contacting you as soon as your mounts are ready. Should be finishing up season before last deer in a few weeks. Appreciate all, Chris.

01/19/2025

Good morning all. I have been covered up with calls and texts lately about mounts. YES ! I am overwhelmed with work, NO, I am not really behind. I have recieved many voice messages , and that's fine, but I cannot seem to get some to answer a call back or text. My phone, unless you have me saved as a contact usually shows BEREA KY. I am aware that some are beyond a year now and I am trying to shorten turn around times but with supply problems, shipping times and such it is impossible. 2024 EUROPEAN MOUNTS, its freezing cold and we cannot get those done until a little warmer weather, patience please !! I am close to wrapping up the remaing deer from season b4 last but unfortunately after these I will be transitioning to cats, foxes, bear and waterfowl to finish up the 2023 season. Guys, I ask for your patience and please answer your phones. I try to get back to everyone BUT it's impossible sometimes, We do forget time to time. I am very busy and cannot spend the majority of my time defending myself and explaining why not on the phone or texting. I do promise this, when I get your mounts ready, I will call and text that they are ready for pick up, again my phone does shows BEREA KY often. I don't want to extend your car warranty, sell you a window just get your mounts back to you asap. God bless all, Chris.

01/12/2025

I'm trying to reach Hunter Biggs from Stanford. If any one knows him please pass this along.

BIG day in the shop today.
12/31/2024

BIG day in the shop today.

Merry Christmas to our friends and customers, I appreciate you guys more than you know. God bless you and your families ...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to our friends and customers, I appreciate you guys more than you know. God bless you and your families always. We are closed today but will be back in tomorrow. I am running a little behind on finish work as the holidays delayed shipping and there are yet backordered products. I'll be reaching out to those waiting on deer soon, chris.

Hey folks, some Tuesday FYI. I am implementing a text notification for customers as to when your animals have been mount...
12/10/2024

Hey folks, some Tuesday FYI. I am implementing a text notification for customers as to when your animals have been mounted as well, completion and pick up can be expected. When I find some free time I hope to also add a spreadsheet that I can update as to where you're at in line and approx wait times. I am not certain as of now how this will work but keep an eye out here for more info. Pls feel free to share this post as others might be able to be informed. Thanks, Chris.

Friday, December 6th shop update. I have a mountain of mannikins in, and I am mounting deer daily, excluding weekends. T...
12/06/2024

Friday, December 6th shop update. I have a mountain of mannikins in, and I am mounting deer daily, excluding weekends. These should wrap up last seasons deer and I'm hoping by February I will be transitioning to the remaining animals from the 2023 season, bobcats, foxes, moose, bear and so on. I am completely overwhelmed with work and suppose I should thank all for trusting me with your trophies. Hang in there with me folks I'm one man with a 3 person workload and neglecting my personal life and even my family at times to get your mounts finished up in a timely manner. I have not forgotten you and will be contacting you soon. God bless all, Chris.

11/27/2024
11/24/2024

Sunday evening update for the shop. This evening being the last of modern rifle season, and we are yet caping deer for mounting. I'm tired, aching and sleepy but I love doing what I do. I am again blessed with much work, and my success is impossible without you guys and gals allowing me the opportunity to preserve your hunting memories. Too simply say I appreciate you would be an understatement. That said starting tomorrow I will be getting organized that work may start on the remaining animals from last season. I will be a couple months yet but am working long hours and nearly 7 days a week. Please guys, be patient with me, I am but one man with a 3 man workload. I won't be taking any frozen deer until Wednesday as of right now. Thanks all, chris.

11/23/2024

Saturday morning FYI. Saturday and Sunday we will be taking deer by appointment only. Please make arrangements by calling or text to schedule a time for deer drop off.

11/22/2024

Good Friday afternoon. I won't be taking any more deer TODAY, UNLESS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Text me before you head my way.

11/22/2024

Good morning all. I will be running a little late today opening the shop. I should be in by 1pm the earliest for taking deer. Please reach out before you drive out too be sure, Chris.

11/19/2024

Hey guys, if you are using Facebook messenger to reach out I'm not seeing these for days.best way to reach me is text @8593025460

11/19/2024

Hey all. Shop is closed the rest of the day, Tuesday 19th. Will be open for drop off the rest of the week from noon, until 3pm. Thanks, Chris

11/18/2024

Folks this is the first time in over 30 years I have yet got mounts to do from last season. I haven't forgotten anyone and will get them wrapped up asap .I am again looking at possibly a one year or better turn around on some mounts, especially if you are coming now. I understand that long wait times are frustrating but rest assured I am going as fast as I can to get you a mount back to be proud of.i appreciate you all, your patience and understanding. Chris

11/18/2024

Monday shop update. I am only taking deer from noon until 3pm through Wednesday. All others by appointment only. We shall see what Thursday through the close of season looks like, and I will update all. Chris

11/17/2024

Shop is closing at 4pm this evening. Will not be taking any more deer in until tomorrow beginning at noon. Thanks, chris

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5540 Ky Highway 698
Hustonville, KY
40437

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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Dale's Taxidermy is owned by Chris, Janet, Mikie and Brittany Dale. We specialize in all areas of taxidermy and custom Habitat. We also offer skull cleaning services on the local basis and will soon expand to reach everyone. We take great pride in our work and demand perfection before anything leaves our shop. We look forward to always seeing new faces as well as our returning customers, because here we not only strive to meet your taxidermy needs we also strive to develop new friendship !!