Nature's Image Taxidermy, Inc.
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Lombard, IL
Taxidermists in DuPage County, Illinois
DuPage County has a limited number of taxidermy shops, but the local options provide solid coverage for hunters returning from the field. You can find services in Lombard and West Chicago, which are convenient locations for those living in the western suburbs. These shops handle a variety of mounts, ranging from local whitetail deer to exotic game taken on out-of-state trips.
Nature's Image Taxidermy, Inc. in Lombard is one of the primary specialists in the area. Whether you need a shoulder mount, European mount, or small game work, these local professionals focus on anatomical accuracy and hide preservation. Having a shop close to home makes it easier to drop off your trophy and discuss specific posing details without a long drive.
2 taxidermists in DuPage County
Serving Lombard, West Chicago.
International Wildlife Taxidermy
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West Chicago, IL
Using taxidermists in DuPage 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.