Taxidermists in Brown County, Indiana

Brown County hunters know the local terrain makes for challenging hunts, whether you are chasing big bucks in the hardwood ridges or longbeards in the hollows. After a successful season in the hills around Nashville and Morgantown, the next step is finding a shop that understands how to preserve a trophy.

There are currently two taxidermy operations serving the area, including Fred Lucas in Morgantown. These local shops handle various game, from traditional shoulder mounts to specialized work like the European mounts found in Nashville. Dealing with a taxidermist close to home makes it easier to drop off your harvest and discuss the specific details of your mount.

2 taxidermists in Brown County

Serving Morgantown, Nashville.

European Mounts

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Fred Lucas - Taxidermist

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Morgantown, IN

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Using taxidermists in Brown 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.