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Morton, IL
Taxidermists in Tazewell County, Illinois
Tazewell County offers a mix of river bottom terrain and heavy timber that consistently produces mature whitetails and diverse waterfowl. If you harvest a trophy along the Illinois River or in the hardwoods near Mackinaw, you need a local professional to handle the mount. Proper field care is the first step, but having a shop nearby ensures your cape stays in good condition during the transfer.
There is currently one specialized shop listed in Morton to serve hunters in the area. Last November Taxidermy provides services for those looking to preserve a deer head or a specific waterfowl species taken during the season. It is a convenient option for residents who want to avoid driving into Peoria or Bloomington to drop off their harvest.
1 taxidermist in Tazewell County
Serving Morton.
Using taxidermists in Tazewell 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.