Taxidermists in Boone County, Indiana

Boone County offers local options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season in the central Indiana woodlots. While the county is dominated by flat farmland, the creek bottoms and timber stands produce heavy-racked whitetails every year. Having a shop nearby in Whitestown makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is still fresh, rather than driving long distances to a larger metro area.

African Safaris Taxidermy in Whitestown handles everything from local deer mounts to more complex exotic work. Whether you are bringing in a buck from the Big Eagle Creek area or something from a trip abroad, you can find professional mounting services within the county limits. This local access is convenient for residents who need reliable shoulder mounts or pelt work completed without leaving the Boone County area.

1 taxidermist in Boone County

Serving Whitestown.

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Using taxidermists in Boone 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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