Testimonials

“Congratulations on the job well done. The buffalo look great. I am especially pleased with the pose, very lifelike. As I suspected, you were the right taxidermist for this job.”
– Sam Easterson, Grand Arts Museum, Kansas City, Missouri

“Shawn has designed numerous wildlife mounts for me, including a custom Bighorn Ram pedestal of which I am very proud. I am impressed by his creative talent and have found his service to be friendly and prompt. I highly recommend Timberland Taxidermy for the once in a lifetime trophy mount, or for the coyote pelt to be displayed on the bookcase.”
– Dr. Rick Helms, DVM, Great Falls, Montana

I am active duty military and have been stationed in several places throughout the United States. I have also had taxidermy work done in some of those same places and it goes without saying that some taxidermists are good and some not so good. Shawn is without a doubt one of the best! I have had three mounts of various species done by Timberland Taxidermy and currently working on a fourth. Not only does he do incredible work, he always puts forth the extra effort to give his work the most realistic appearances. Whether he is detailing a scenic background or producing that perfect angle to show off your trophy… Shawn provides a personal touch!”
– Kurt W. Christensen, Great Falls, Montana

“Taxidermy with excellent detail and quality. Shawn Dawson with Timberland Taxidermy brings your fondest memories to life.”
– Bob Durocher, Vaughn, Montana

“During the 2000 hunting season, my wife and I both were able to fill our antelope and mule deer tags. This was very exciting as it was my wife’s first hunt and we had both taken good size animals. We decided to mount our antelope and my wife’s mule deer right away. Since this hunting season had a sentimental value to us we wanted to be sure to have the taxidermy work done by a professional that would take pride in helping us preserve this great memory andhunting season. We chose Timberland Taxidermy owned by Shawn Dawson. Shawn took time to discuss things with us such as poses for our mounts and showed us pictures of other mounts he had done to help us with our decision. He answered all of our questions, leaving us feeling very confident everything would be done accurately and professionally. Not only did Shawn finish our mounts in a very timely manner, he did an excellent job. He was very attentive to every detail and his work is exceptional. We are very pleased with the work done by Timberland Taxidermy and not only will we continue to have all of our taxidermy work done by Shawn, we will refer all our friends and others to Timberland Taxidermy. Shawn takes great pride in his work and it definitely shows in all of the work he does.”
– Bob and Heather Brewster, Great Falls, Montana

“Shawn named his business wrong. It should be Awesome Taxidermy, because that’s what his taxidermy work is… ‘Awesome’.”
– Rob Kidd, Great Falls, MT

Shawn:
I am writing not only to reiterate how pleased I am with your work, but also to pass along all of the compliments I have been getting since my bear went on display last fall. With my brown bear being so prominently displayed in a public place, I am always hearing from friends, family, and even strangers, how wonderful my trophy is, and how well you captured its magnificence. Given my love for hunting and the outdoors, I have always admired the art of taxidermy. With all of my traveling for work and pleasure, I get the chance to compare your work against that which is displayed in museums, airports, and businesses all over the country. The more I see and compare, the more pleased I am. It has also been very satisfying to admire and show off my trophy so soon after the hunt. Your ability to handle such a major project, with excellent results, in a timely fashion sets you well above the norm for your industry.”
– Roland Durocher, Great Falls, MT