Mike Wigley grew up in a small country town in Central Texas. He started in construction at a very young age and gradually built a successful, custom construction business. He made a name for himself as being extremely meticulous and paying close attention to the fine details in every aspect of the job.
Mike has always been an avid outdoorsman enjoying all sports from fishing to bow hunting. He continues to love and appreciate the outdoors and the amazing beauty of God's creations in the wild.
Mike began his taxidermy career in Mesquite, Texas in the late 70s under Taxidermist Don Ivey. Through the years, he has continued with both construction and taxidermy. In 2000 he relocated to Wyoming where he worked for Wildlife Creations International and honed his skills under Master Taxidermist, Stan Taylor. Then in 2003, he moved back to Texas and opened Sportsmen's Taxidermy. With his keen eye for detail, Mike produces extremely life-like works of art.
Mike's favorite quote is "Close ain't good enough". He believes both the animal and hunter deserve for the trophy to appear as alive as when God made them. Mike's exceptional management skills in addition to his attention to detail, allow him to provide a very quick turnaround time without sacrificing quality.
