Murphy's Wildlife Art and Bronze
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Bushnell, IL
Taxidermists in McDonough County, Illinois
McDonough County offers diverse terrain for hunters, from the Lamoine River bottomlands to the surrounding agricultural fields. Whether you are chasing trophy whitetails in the timber or taking waterfowl along the local creeks, you need a local professional to handle your mounts. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is fresh and discuss the specific details of the pose you want.
In Bushnell, Murphy's Wildlife Art and Bronze provides taxidermy services for sportsmen in the area. They handle local game and can help preserve your hunt with quality shoulder mounts or bronze work. Working with a shop right here in the county saves you a long drive and ensures your trophy stays close to home while the work is being completed.
1 taxidermist in McDonough County
Serving Bushnell.
Using taxidermists in McDonough 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.