About Us:

Mark Van Leuven, owner of Buck-Shot Taxidermy, has been doing taxidermy for over 20 years. He is self taught but admits the G.S.T.A has taught him to master his craft.


Mark is a past President of the G.S.T.A. of New Jersey and now serves on the Board of Directors Federally Licenced and Full Time Studio.




Mark has won many major awards at the state, national and world Levels:


• Over 300 Ribbons won in State, National & World Levels
• Best of Show G.S.T.A.
• Best Freeze Dry G.S.T.A.
• Best Freeze Dry N.E.A.T.
• Best Freeze Dry New York
• Best Waterfowl G.S.T.A.
• 2 Best of Shows
• Al and Evelyn Holmes Best Habitat Award
• Van Dykes most Creative Presentation Award
• National Taxidermist Association Outstanding Service Award
• Mckenzie Taxidermy Supply Distinguished Service Award

Past President of the G.S.T.A. of New Jersey and now on the Board of Directors Federally Licenced and Full Time Studio.




Proud Member of:


Garden State Taxidermy Association


New Jersey Taxidermy Association


Member of N.T.A


Member of United Taxidermist Association


Member of United Taxidermist of New York


New England Association of Taxidermists