Taxidermists in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Montgomery County offers rugged terrain and heavy timber that produce quality whitetails and eastern wild turkeys year after year. If you find success in the Ouachita National Forest or along the Caddo River, you will need a reliable local option to handle your trophy. The area is known for deep woods hunting, and having a shop nearby ensures your cape stays in good condition during the humid Arkansas seasons.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Oden. 10-45 Taxidermy provides mounting services for hunters coming out of the surrounding mountains and river bottoms. Whether you are looking to preserve a buck or a longbeard, staying local in Oden keeps your bird or deer close to home throughout the preservation process.

1 taxidermist in Montgomery County

Serving Oden.

10-45 Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Montgomery 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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