Star City, AR
Taxidermists in Lincoln County, Arkansas
Lincoln County offers plenty of opportunities for hunters working the timber and fields around Star City. Whether you are chasing white-tailed deer in the bottomlands or picking off ducks along the flyway, you need a reliable way to preserve your trophy. Local taxidermists in the area understand the specific anatomy of Arkansas game and how to handle hides and capes properly after a long day in the woods.
There are currently two shops listed in Star City, including 4-D Taxidermy. These professionals provide various mounting styles for big game, waterfowl, and small mammals taken throughout the region. Having a shop close to your hunting grounds makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly to ensure the mount stays in good condition for years to come.
2 taxidermists in Lincoln County
Serving Star City.
Star City, AR
Using taxidermists in Lincoln 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.
