Jackson Tn Taxidermist

[Gobble4me757]

Anyone have any recs? David Smith doesn't do deer anymore, just turkeys and birds....Need one for a great shoulder Mount for the price. Thanks!

 

[backyardtndeer]

I cannot give a recommendation for one in Jackson, but I would steer clear of laurel hill in Henderson.

 

[RUGER]

I can recommend a great one, but he is in South Fulton. Right at an hour from Jackson.

 

[tickweed]

Nathan spragins in jackson. He worked for David Smith for years. The best! He does all mine

 

[Bucket]

Nathan spragins in jackson. He worked for David Smith for years. The best! He does all mine

Do you have contact info?

 

[TNGunsmoke]

Do you have contact info?

Nate Spragins Taxidermy
731-225-8134
88 Lohrig Rd
Jackson, TN 38301

He did my last one as well, and I'm well pleased with it.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Nate Spragins Taxidermy
731-225-8134
88 Lohrig Rd
Jackson, TN 38301

He did my last one as well, and I'm well pleased with it.

Does he dry preserve or use a tannery?

 

[TNGunsmoke]

Does he dry preserve or use a tannery?

No idea.

 

[DeerCamp]

A little late here - not Jackson but close. Check out Nature's Legacy is Bolivar great guy, fair price and good work.

 

[Mike@laurelhill]

I cannot give a recommendation for one in Jackson, but I would steer clear of laurel hill in Henderson.

May i ask why you would say that. I do good work, I tan in house dont use dry or liquid preservatives. I've been in business since early 90's. Prices are good and as of today 10/27/2025 my turn around time is less than 12 months. Why would you say steer clear? Id really like to know.

 

[wcw280]

 

[backyardtndeer]

May i ask why you would say that. I do good work, I tan in house dont use dry or liquid preservatives. I've been in business since early 90's. Prices are good and as of today 10/27/2025 my turn around time is less than 12 months. Why would you say steer clear? Id really like to know.

Turn around was a bit longer than 12 months....

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Thread 'Laurel Hill Taxidermy Status'

Mar 18, 2023

Anyone have any info on Mike with Laurel Hill Taxidermy? Mike is a great guy and I have done business with him in the past, but he has had a buck of mine since 2020 and I have still not gotten it back yet. I know he was in the hospital back at the end of November, but he was supposed to be back in the shop after that. I have tried calling and have texted him several times over the last couple weeks with no response. I know he has been backed up for awhile, but not even answering a text is extremely frustrating. I'm tempted to go down there to the shop and see if I can talk to him in...

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[prstide]

May i ask why you would say that. I do good work, I tan in house dont use dry or liquid preservatives. I've been in business since early 90's. Prices are good and as of today 10/27/2025 my turn around time is less than 12 months. Why would you say steer clear? Id really like to know.

Mike, I don't know you and I'm sure you're a nice fella that does good work but I'll tell you like I tell everybody that works with me—communication is the single most important part of running a business and maintaining satisfied customers. There are no excuses for not communicating when it's as easy as it is to contact folks in a plethora of ways these days. Shooting people straight and being honest, even if it's not what you think they want to hear, is a heck of a lot better than BS and excuses.

 

[DeerCamp]

Mike, I don't know you and I'm sure you're a nice fella that does good work but I'll tell you like I tell everybody that works with me—communication is the single most important part of running a business and maintaining satisfied customers. There are no excuses for not communicating when it's as easy as it is to contact folks in a plethora of ways these days. Shooting people straight and being honest, even if it's not what you think they want to hear, is a heck of a lot better than BS and excuses.

If this is true, and I have no dog in this fight, he needs to own it and explain.

In particular if he's going to ask for an open forum about why someone isn't recommending him.

So many small businesses suck at basic communication, and it's inexcusable.

 

[7mmWSM]

Hmmm looks like Mike conviently left the conversation. Note to self to steer clear of that shop.

 

[Gronkmonster]

Hmmm looks like Mike conviently left the conversation. Note to self to steer clear of that shop.

Not a good look for someone looking to clear their name

 

[timberjack86]

@Mike@laurelhill would like to hear your side of the story.

 

[7mmWSM]

Someone with Mike@Laurel Hill's number may want to call or text him about this. Oh yeah that's right he don't answer those either