Taxidermists in Crawford County, Arkansas

Crawford County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from the rugged terrain of the Ozark National Forest down to the river bottoms near Van Buren. Whether you are chasing whitetails in the hardwoods or calling in big mountain toms, finding a local shop to preserve your trophy is part of the process. The elevation changes in this area produce some heavy-antlered deer that deserve a professional mount.

There is currently one taxidermy specialist listed in Crawford County located in Van Buren. Shops like Advanced Taxidermy handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom birds and small game. Having a shop right here in the county makes it easier to drop off your harvest while it is still fresh and discuss the specific pose you want for your wall.

1 taxidermist in Crawford County

Serving Van Buren.

Advanced Taxidermy

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Van Buren, AR

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Using taxidermists in Crawford 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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