Taxidermists in Craighead County, Arkansas

Hunting around Jonesboro and Bono usually means plenty of time in the flooded timber or working the fields for geese. With the Cache River nearby, local hunters bring in a lot of mallards and snow geese that need quality mount work. The area also produces solid bucks along the creek bottoms that deserve space on the wall.

There are currently four taxidermists serving Craighead County, including shops like Woodland Preservations in Jonesboro. Whether you need a shoulder mount for a whitetail or a custom waterfowl display, these local professionals understand the specific anatomy of Arkansas game. They handle the preservation work so you can focus on next season.

4 taxidermists in Craighead County

Serving Bono, Jonesboro.

Using taxidermists in Craighead 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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