Cantrall Taxidermy
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Springfield, IL
Taxidermists in Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County hunters have local options for preserving their trophies after a successful season in the central Illinois timber. With two professional taxidermists located in Springfield and Pleasant Plains, you don't have to drive far to drop off a deer or waterfowl. These shops handle the mounting process for residents hunting the local creek bottoms and agricultural fields.
Creative Whitetails Taxidermy in Pleasant Plains is one of the choices available for those coming off a hunt in the western part of the county. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount or specialty work, these local businesses provide the necessary services to finish your season.
2 taxidermists in Sangamon County
Serving Pleasant Plains, Springfield.
Creative Whitetails Taxidermy
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Pleasant Plains, IL
Using taxidermists in Sangamon 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.