Taxidermists in Crawford County, Indiana

If you pull a mature buck out of the Harrison-Crawford State Forest or the rugged hills near the Ohio River, you need a local shop that knows southern Indiana deer. Crawford County has a couple of reliable options for preserving your trophy, whether you are looking for a standard shoulder mount or specialized European work. Local taxidermists here understand the heavy neck swelling and antler mass common in this region.

There are currently two active shops listed in the county, with services available in Leavenworth and Taswell. Lincoln Hills Taxidermy handles work for hunters around the Leavenworth area and those coming off the river bottom lands. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your cape while it is still fresh and discuss the specific pose you want for your mount.

2 taxidermists in Crawford County

Serving Leavenworth, Taswell.

Lincoln Hills Taxidermy

Taxidermist VerifiedClosed

Leavenworth, IN

Call Directions View profile

Redhill Taxidermy

Taxidermist VerifiedClosed

Taswell, IN

Call Directions View profile

Using taxidermists in Crawford 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.

Other services in Crawford County

Meat Processors (1)