Bourke’s Taxidermy

Bourke’s Taxidermy Over 60 years of combined experience between father and son! The student has now become the teacher as roles have changed.

National Champion, 5-time State Champion Master Taxidermist trained by my father Bill Bourke, World champions Cally Morris (turkeys) and Gene Smith (whitetails) and North American & National Champion Gary Weir. Additional phone number 217-825-3523

Welcome to the largest taxidermy studio in central Illinois that mounts in excess of 200 deer heads and 35 turkeys within 12-14 months!! Derek is now o

wner operator as Bill works alongside of his son. Derek has been trained by not only his father but by World Champion turkey taxidermist Cally Morris as well as 3-time World Champion deer taxidermist Gene Smith. Derek also has a seat on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Taxidermy Association. Creating award winning taxidermy since 1980, specializing in deer and turkeys.

09/04/2026

Fully insulated with curtains and options for just about everything! Come check them out!

09/04/2026

Here is another reason to chose these blinds!

09/04/2026

Some of the reasons we chose these blinds!

So excited to announce that we are now a Diamond Blinds dealer! We had a big load come in so come check them out! This t...
09/03/2026

So excited to announce that we are now a Diamond Blinds dealer! We had a big load come in so come check them out!

This truly is a fantastic blind!! We have hunted out of some of the BIG name brands and own 3 of them but they will be all replaced with these! The only blind that I know of that passed the smoke test!!!

They will not last long! Call us for any questions or if you are interested!!

7 heads mounted up this week and multiple heads ready for capes!! Next week I will be sizing another bear to its form an...
08/29/2026

7 heads mounted up this week and multiple heads ready for capes!! Next week I will be sizing another bear to its form and doing what alterations I need to do as well as mount. If all goes well next week, I’ll finish 4-6 later next week as well. We are mounted up to 25-83!

Just a few more projects completed this week. We finished another head today as well but we are waiting for the Full Ran...
08/21/2026

Just a few more projects completed this week. We finished another head today as well but we are waiting for the Full Range Hanging Systems pedestal brackets to show up. We also mounted a full lifesize bear this week as well. For those that have the big projects (2 bears, 1 moose) thank you for being patient with us. It’s easier for us to work on one large project at a time and throw in some deer heads in between to keep production going!!

Very nice to be teamed up with them! Fully stocked and ready for delivery! Get your orders in just in time to show the c...
08/19/2026

Very nice to be teamed up with them! Fully stocked and ready for delivery! Get your orders in just in time to show the customer!!

Instead of trying to cast an open mouth yourself, save some time and money and try one of McKenzie Taxidermy Supply Elite Mouth Parts!

Whether it's a personal piece, an upcoming competition, or that special customer who wants something extra, these high-quality mouth parts are sure to do the trick.

Didn’t seem to be too productive in terms of getting projects done last week with these 2 heads being all that went out ...
08/17/2026

Didn’t seem to be too productive in terms of getting projects done last week with these 2 heads being all that went out to door. Although I was able to alter a life size bear form and get it fully ready to mount for this week!!

08/08/2026

Address

734 US Highway 51
Pana, IL
62557

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12178250783

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