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Taxidermists in Pope County, Arkansas

Pope County sits in a prime spot for deer hunters working the Ozark National Forest and the river valley bottoms. Whether you are chasing big whitetails near Dover or looking for a professional to handle a duck from the Arkansas River, you need a local shop that understands how to preserve a trophy correctly.

This directory features three taxidermy shops located in Russellville, Dover, and Pottsville. These local taxidermists, including Gene's Taxidermy in Russellville, specialize in North American big game and waterfowl. They provide the specific finishing work required to turn a successful harvest into a lasting mount that holds up over time.

3 taxidermists in Pope County

Serving Dover, Pottsville, Russellville.

Using taxidermists in Pope 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.

Other services in Pope County

Meat Processors (1)

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