Jasper, IN
Taxidermists in Dubois County, Indiana
Dubois County hunters have several reliable options for preserving a trophy after a successful season in the Hoosier National Forest or on local farmland. The current directory features four professionals operating out of Birdseye, Ferdinand, and Jasper. These local shops handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to specialized preservation techniques.
If you are looking for specific work in Jasper, Birk's European Mounts provides focused skull cleaning and mounting services. Whether you took a buck near the Patoka River or brought something back from an out-of-state trip, these taxidermists understand Indiana wildlife. Be sure to call ahead during the fall rush to check turnaround times and drop-off requirements.
4 taxidermists in Dubois County
Serving Birdseye, Ferdinand, Jasper.
Birdseye, IN
Birdseye, IN
Ferdinand, IN
Using taxidermists in Dubois 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.
