SNHunter
New member
- Joined
- May 30, 2025
- Messages
- 13
- Reaction score
- 17
- Location
- Eagan, MN
- Hunted
- Kudu, Nyala, sable, impala, zebra, eland, impala, oryx, Blesbok, bushbuck, waterbuck, blue wildebeest, golden wildebeest, mule deer, whitetail deer
Extremely Disappointed – Unprofessional and Unreliable dealings with Robert Utne / Wild Images In Motion
I rarely leave negative reviews, but after nearly three years of frustration, financial loss, and dealing with the sheer unprofessionalism of Robert Utne and Wild Images In Motion, I feel compelled to share our experience to prevent others from going through the same ordeal.
We entrusted this business with several valuable animal hides and skulls, along with thousands of dollars in deposits. What followed has been a continuous string of missed deadlines, lack of communication, and subpar work.
Communication has been abysmal. Calls, emails, and text messages routinely go unanswered for weeks or months. When responses do arrive, they are filled with excuses, blame-shifting, and empty promises. Deadlines are missed repeatedly, with no explanation or attempt at resolution.
The quality of work has been shockingly poor. Several of the tanned hides returned to us were covered in mold, a clear sign of improper care. One completed mount had the wrong horns attached, and another was so poorly done that we had to pay another taxidermist to correct and finish it. In every case, Robert Utne took zero responsibility for the mistakes or damage.
To make matters even worse, three of our animals remain missing, and we have received no updates, explanations, or accountability. Despite numerous requests for clarity or documentation, we have been met with silence.
As if this wasn't enough, our research has uncovered multiple legal issues surrounding Robert Utne and his business. He has multiple convictions with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division for failure to maintain proper commercial records. Additionally, we found several judgments against him in Conciliation Court, all stemming from similar disputes and complaints from others.
I've personally spoken with numerous other customers who have had nearly identical experiences—unkept promises, poor-quality work, and missed deadlines. They, too, have been left in the dark. This is not an isolated incident; it's a disturbing pattern of behavior that has been allowed to continue unchecked.
I am not sharing this review seeking sympathy. I am sharing it because I do not want anyone else to suffer the frustration, disappointment, and financial loss that we have.
If you are considering trusting Robert Utne or Wild Images In Motion with your taxidermy trophies, I strongly urge you to think twice. With his troubling track record, lack of professionalism, and numerous legal issues, it’s clear that this is a business you want to avoid at all costs.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but after nearly three years of frustration, financial loss, and dealing with the sheer unprofessionalism of Robert Utne and Wild Images In Motion, I feel compelled to share our experience to prevent others from going through the same ordeal.
We entrusted this business with several valuable animal hides and skulls, along with thousands of dollars in deposits. What followed has been a continuous string of missed deadlines, lack of communication, and subpar work.
Communication has been abysmal. Calls, emails, and text messages routinely go unanswered for weeks or months. When responses do arrive, they are filled with excuses, blame-shifting, and empty promises. Deadlines are missed repeatedly, with no explanation or attempt at resolution.
The quality of work has been shockingly poor. Several of the tanned hides returned to us were covered in mold, a clear sign of improper care. One completed mount had the wrong horns attached, and another was so poorly done that we had to pay another taxidermist to correct and finish it. In every case, Robert Utne took zero responsibility for the mistakes or damage.
To make matters even worse, three of our animals remain missing, and we have received no updates, explanations, or accountability. Despite numerous requests for clarity or documentation, we have been met with silence.
As if this wasn't enough, our research has uncovered multiple legal issues surrounding Robert Utne and his business. He has multiple convictions with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division for failure to maintain proper commercial records. Additionally, we found several judgments against him in Conciliation Court, all stemming from similar disputes and complaints from others.
I've personally spoken with numerous other customers who have had nearly identical experiences—unkept promises, poor-quality work, and missed deadlines. They, too, have been left in the dark. This is not an isolated incident; it's a disturbing pattern of behavior that has been allowed to continue unchecked.
I am not sharing this review seeking sympathy. I am sharing it because I do not want anyone else to suffer the frustration, disappointment, and financial loss that we have.
If you are considering trusting Robert Utne or Wild Images In Motion with your taxidermy trophies, I strongly urge you to think twice. With his troubling track record, lack of professionalism, and numerous legal issues, it’s clear that this is a business you want to avoid at all costs.
