Welcome to Chesapeake Taxidermy! Welcome to Chesapeake Taxidermy!

well as Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, North American Hunting Club, and
Mayberry Game Protective Association. I am also a certified scorer for the Maryland Trophy
Deer Contest.

My name is Dave Shanholtz, State and
Federally Licensed Taxidermist. I am a
graduate of the Missouri Taxidermy
Institute where I received detailed
training in all aspects of taxidermy. I am
continually expanding my knowledge and
expertise by attending trade shows,
competitions and seminars, staying up to
date with the latest state of the art
techniques.

All mounts are done using the highest
quality materials available. All mammal
skins are fully tanned before mounting,
either in my studio or by a commercial
tannery. I take great pride in assuring that
my customers receive a high quality piece
of wildlife art.

I am currently serving on the Board of
Directors of the Maryland Taxidermists
Association. I am also an active member of
the National Taxidermists Association, as

I spend much of my free time hunting and
fishing on the shores and waters of the
Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore of
Maryland. My love for the Chesapeake Bay
and its diverse wildlife inspired the name of
my studio and much of my work. If you are
on the Eastern Shore, I can arrange pick up
and delivery of your trophy.

My studio is centrally located in
Westminster, Maryland, convenient from
the Baltimore, Frederick, and south central
Pennsylvania areas.

Please visit the taxidermy GALLERY page to view some examples of my work. I also restore
old trophy mounts of all kinds by carefully repairing and refurbishing them. If you have any
questions please feel free to contact me via phone or email.