Long Beard Taxidermy
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Hull, IL
Taxidermists in Pike County, Illinois
Pike County is famous for producing some of the heaviest-racked whitetails in the country. When you finally drop a mature buck in these river bottoms or timber ridges, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of a Midwestern giant. The taxidermy process is the final step of a successful hunt, and getting it right ensures those antlers look natural on your wall for decades.
There is currently one shop listed in the county located in Hull. Long Beard Taxidermy handles local mounts, providing a convenient option for hunters tagging out near the Mississippi River. Whether you are after a shoulder mount for a trophy deer or work on a longbeard, having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off and pickup process after your season ends.
1 taxidermist in Pike County
Serving Hull.
Using taxidermists in Pike 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.