Clint Rickey Taxidermy

08/20/2026

Hunting seasons are getting started around the country, and I wanted to take a second to let everyone know that once again this fall, I will not be taking in any customer taxidermy.

This summer has been incredibly busy for me between managing Champions Choice’s substantial growth, sculpting, and doing taxidermy. I still have a handful of very patient customers waiting on mounts, and I’m excited to say my goal is to have all of those completed by the end of this year. I truly appreciate everyone who has been patient with me.

Moving forward I will also be teaching more and will start scheduling taxidermy classes soon. I’m planning a group class in December, with the location and dates still to be determined. If you’re a taxidermist who would be interested in hosting a class and have a shop big enough to comfortably accommodate five students, shoot me a message.

The last few years have been stressful at times trying to keep so many irons in the fire but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it will all be worth it.

With that being said, I’m incredibly grateful. This industry has given me opportunities, and experiences I never could have imagined. I truly feel blessed to be able to make a living doing something I love, and I’m excited about what’s ahead.

07/21/2026

What a great weekend at the National Taxidermy Competition.

I was honored to win North American Champion with my whitetail and receive a Habitat Award for my prickly pear cactus. I think I actually have more time invested in that cactus than the deer!

The best part of the weekend was seeing so many friends have success as well. Congratulations to everyone who competed.

05/09/2026

Just got back from teaching a 4-day whitetail workshop at Central Texas School of Taxidermy in Snyder, Texas. I had a great group for this class. We spent the week studying real deer reference, focusing on anatomy, expression, and the fun small details. I learned alot this week myself.

God has truly blessed me with this platform that allows me to meet great people and for that I’m incredibly thankful. I also want to thank my good friend Jason Bynum for hosting me once again and helping make this class possible. Great week with great people.

11/24/2025

I wanted to make a quick post as I have a lot of messages to get back to from the weekend. With the time my other two businesses are demanding, I won’t be taking in any taxidermy work this year. I’m currently booked with at least a year’s worth of commitments ahead of me.

I truly appreciate everyone who thinks of me to mount their trophies, but I just can’t take anything on this season. We’ll see how things shape up for next year.

01/17/2025

We just wrapped up 4 days of advanced taxidermy learning. This group was a pleasure to work with. Special thanks to Brian Olson, Jena and Abel Everidge for helping me teach this great group of people. Also Matuska taxidermy supply, PRO-1, and the Dodger Bowl for the amazing facility and food. We are hoping to do it again in the near future.

01/12/2025

We are very excited to get this workshop going. Taxidermist from across the country will be learning from some of the best instructors in the world. So exciting. 

09/23/2024

Workshop announcement!

I will be hosting a 4 day advanced hands on whitetail workshop January 13-16 in Dodgeville Wisconsin.
This will be a one of a kind class with some of the best teachers in the world. Along with myself I will be joined with Brian Olson, Jena Everage, and Abel Everage. 11 world show medallions, numerous state and national titles have been won between these talented instructors.
I will have 10 hands on spots available for this class. There will also be a limited amount of spots available for just viewing and note taking. Included in the class is lunch Monday-Thursday, form, eyes, ears and general mounting supply’s. Cost of this class is $3200 for hands on, $1800 for viewing. A 50% deposit will be required to reserve your spot, this class should fill up quick.
If you are interested in more info feel free to call me at +16085747321. If I don’t answer leave a message

09/04/2024

08/31/2024

As many of you know the last few years I have been limiting my intake and transitioning out of commercial taxidermy into other business opportunities. It’s been a long process doing so but I’m excited to be able to capitalize on those opportunities starting this fall. Though I’ll still be doing plenty of taxidermy work I will not be taking in any customer work this fall. Im excited to be finishing up last year’s mounts in the coming months.
Also I have many messages to return about upcoming workshops. Currently I am still working on getting dates and details together, but I can say that we have a couple of pretty amazing class opportunities that I’m working on and I will let you all know about them soon.
Here’s a deer I recently finished on one of my original sculptures. CR

08/18/2024

My last taxidermy workshop of 2024 was this past week. Reflecting back at my students achievements in taxidermy competitions just this year is absolutely amazing. I truly enjoy watching my peers reach their goals. I am ready to start scheduling workshops for this coming year and will be doing a handfull of group classes. These will be advanced deer and game-head classes and will have a limit of 5 students per class. Each class will be taught by myself and one other master instructor. Classes will start in January with specific dates to be determined shortly. Feel free to call or message for more details or to reserve your spot.
Enjoy some pictures of past students success from this year.