Taxidermists in Calhoun County, Arkansas

Calhoun County offers thick pine forests and river bottoms that produce quality whitetails and small game. When you pull a mature buck out of the Moro Bay area or the local timberlands, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of Arkansas deer. Having a reliable professional nearby ensures your cape stays in good condition during the handoff.

Currently, the county has one primary option for preserving your harvest, located in Fordyce. Lanthrip's Taxidermy handles local mounts, providing a convenient stop for hunters coming out of the woods near the Cleveland County line. Whether it is a shoulder mount or specialty work, having a shop right in town saves you a long drive.

1 taxidermist in Calhoun County

Serving Fordyce.

Lanthrip's Taxidermy

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Fordyce, AR

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Using taxidermists in Calhoun 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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