Taxidermists in Perry County, Arkansas

Perry County offers reliable options for preserving your harvest close to the Ouachita National Forest and the Arkansas River. Whether you are coming off a hunt near Nimrod Lake or the surrounding timberlands, local shops in Houston and Perryville provide professional mounting services. These taxidermists handle the common species found throughout the region, including white-tailed deer and waterfowl.

Ed's Taxidermy in Houston is one of the established operations serving hunters in this part of the state. Having a shop nearby is practical for dropping off a trophy while the cape is still fresh. You can find quality work here without traveling far from the public land or private camps in the county.

2 taxidermists in Perry County

Serving Houston, Perryville.

Ed's Taxidermy

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Houston, AR

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Josh Keelin Taxidermy

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Perryville, AR

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Using taxidermists in Perry 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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