Keiser, AR
Taxidermists in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Mississippi County hunters working the flooded timber and agricultural fields along the river have a few local options for preserving their trophies. With the heavy migration of mallards and snow geese through the flyway, most of the work here involves waterfowl, though local shops also handle the heavy-racked bucks found in the bottomlands.
You will find taxidermy services located in Keiser, Leachville, and Osceola. Poe’s Taxidermy in Leachville is one of the three established operations serving the area. These businesses understand the local terrain and the specific species harvested in this part of Northeast Arkansas, providing convenient drop-off points after a hunt.
3 taxidermists in Mississippi County
Serving Keiser, Leachville, Osceola.
Osceola, AR
Leachville, AR
Using taxidermists in Mississippi 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.
