Taxidermists in Daviess County, Indiana

Daviess County offers several options for getting your trophy mounted after a successful season in the local hardwoods or river bottoms. With four established shops located in Montgomery, Odon, and Washington, you can find a local professional without driving across the state. These shops handle standard white-tailed deer mounts and waterfowl common to the area.

If you are hunting the northern part of the county, shops like Backwoods Taxidermy in Odon are close to the field. Most of these professionals work out of private studios and focus on high-quality shoulder mounts and skull cleaning. It is best to call ahead to discuss turnaround times and how to prep your hide before dropping it off.

4 taxidermists in Daviess County

Serving Montgomery, Odon, Washington.

Using taxidermists in Daviess 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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