Taxidermists in Fulton County, Arkansas

Fulton County offers solid hunting for whitetail and eastern wild turkey, especially around the Spring River area and the surrounding Ozark foothills. When you manage to harvest a trophy in these woods, you need a local professional who understands how to preserve the specific features of Arkansas game. Proper field care is the first step toward a quality mount, so it helps to have a shop nearby to handle the cape or hide immediately after the hunt.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Salem. Natural State Taxidermy handles local mounts for hunters coming out of the timber or off the farm. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount for a buck or work on a spring gobbler, having a reliable option right in Salem saves you a long drive. Be sure to call ahead for shop hours and drop-off instructions before your season starts.

1 taxidermist in Fulton County

Serving Salem.

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Salem, AR

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Using taxidermists in Fulton 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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