Taxidermists in Benton County, Arkansas

Benton County holds a high density of hunters, especially with the managed hunts in Bella Vista and the heavy deer pressure around Hobbs State Park. When you get a buck on the ground or pull a big striper out of Beaver Lake, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Ozark wildlife. Dealing with someone nearby makes the drop-off and pickup process much simpler.

There are currently three professionals listed in the county, with shops located in Rogers, Siloam Springs, and Bella Vista. Karen's Taxidermy in Rogers is one of the established options for those coming off the lake or out of the woods. Whether you need a shoulder mount or specialty fish work, these local taxidermists handle the preservation so you can get your trophy back on the wall.

3 taxidermists in Benton County

Serving Bella Vista, Rogers, Siloam Springs.

Using taxidermists in Benton County

A taxidermist takes your cape and antlers, preps and tans the hide, then mounts the animal on a form. Most shops want the cape caped out and frozen, or the whole head delivered cold and unfrozen within a day or two of the kill.

What to ask before you commit

  • What is your current turnaround time, in months?
  • Do you tan in-house or send hides out?
  • What deposit do you require, and is it applied to the final price?
  • Can I see finished mounts of the same species?
  • How should I care for the cape before I bring it in?

What it usually costs

Shoulder mounts commonly run several hundred to well over a thousand dollars depending on species, form and finish work. European mounts are typically the least expensive option. Deposits of 30-50% are standard.

Timing matters

Get the cape cold fast. Do not salt or freeze a cape you plan to have mounted without asking the shop first — hair slip from a warm hide is the single most common ruined mount.

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