Taxidermists in Columbia County, Arkansas

Columbia County offers reliable taxidermy services for hunters working the pine stands and creek bottoms near Magnolia and Waldo. Whether you are chasing big bucks in the thick timber or taking ducks off local water, you have local options for preserving your trophy. These shops understand the specific antler growth and hide conditions typical of Southwest Arkansas game.

You can find experienced professionals like Dorcheat Taxidermy in Magnolia who handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom displays. Having these shops nearby in Waldo and Magnolia makes it easy to drop off your harvest while the cape is still fresh. They provide the practical work needed to turn a successful season into a lasting mount.

2 taxidermists in Columbia County

Serving Magnolia, Waldo.

Dusty's Taxidermy

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Waldo, AR

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Dorcheat Taxidermy

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Magnolia, AR

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Using taxidermists in Columbia 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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