Taxidermists in Marion County, Arkansas

Marion County hunters spend a lot of time in the woods near the Buffalo River and the surrounding Ozark hills. When you drop a heavy buck or a nice longbeard in this part of Arkansas, you need a local shop that knows how to handle native game. Having a reliable mount starts with quick drop-off and professional skinning, which is easier when you don't have to drive halfway across the state.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed for the county, located in Valley Springs. Chris Roberts Taxidermy handles local mounts for hunters coming out of the field. Whether you are looking to preserve a trophy from a private farm or public land, this local option saves you the long haul.

1 taxidermist in Marion County

Serving Valley Springs.

Chris Roberts Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Marion 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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