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Guest Spotlight: Payton “Big Pete” Usrey – The Taxidermist We Trust
You only get one shot at a good mount. Here’s why we trust Big Pete with every buck we put on the wall — and why you might want to do the same.
You only get one shot at a good mount. Here’s why we trust Big Pete with every buck we put on the wall — and why you might want to do the same.
In the Ozarks, where deer season is a way of life, finding someone you trust with your mount is no small thing.
For us, that person is Payton Usrey — better known around here as Big Pete, owner of Big Pete's Taxidermy.
Big Pete’s not just a taxidermist. He’s a true outdoorsman with deep roots in the region and a sharp eye for detail. His work speaks for itself — clean lines, natural expressions, and mounts that feel just like the moment you remember in the woods.
He’s someone who takes pride in doing things the right way, and it shows in every mount that leaves his shop.
In our conversation on The Ozark Podcast, Pete talks about his love for the outdoors, crappie fishing, taxidermy, and even rescuing honeybees from old barns. It’s a great glimpse into the kind of guy he is — steady, skilled, and humble.
🎙️ Listen to: The Crappie Whisperer, Buck Buster & Bee Rescuer – Payton “Big Pete” Usrey
We trust Big Pete's Taxidermy so much, we're proud to recommend him and offer a 10% discount on any taxidermy work with Big Pete's Taxidermy to members of our Holler community on Patreon.
This is the guy we use for our own deer — and now, he’s offering that same high-quality work at a discount to The Holler.
👉 Join The Same Holler on Patreon to unlock the discount
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