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Taxidermists in Blackford County, Indiana

Blackford County offers a few reliable options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a long season in the local hardwoods or creek bottoms. With three active shops currently serving the area, you can find professional services close to home whether you are hunting the outskirts of Hartford City or near the county lines.

Most of these shops handle typical Indiana game like whitetail deer and small mammals. Walnut Creek Taxidermy in Upland is one of the established locations available to help with your mount. Local taxidermists in Hartford and Hartford City understand the specific needs of area hunters and can provide the technical work required for shoulder mounts or European displays.

3 taxidermists in Blackford County

Serving Hartford, Hartford City, Upland.

Using taxidermists in Blackford 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.

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