Waynetown, IN
Taxidermists in Fountain County, Indiana
If you are hunting the heavy timber or river bottoms in Fountain County, you have four taxidermy options to help preserve your harvest. Local shops are located throughout the county in Covington, Hillsboro, Kingman, and Waynetown. These professionals handle the species common to the Wabash River valley and surrounding agricultural land, from big corn-fed whitetails to longbeards taken during the spring season.
Working with a local mounter like Woody's Feathered Friends Taxidermy in Kingman saves you a long drive when you have a trophy on ice. These shops understand Indiana’s check-in requirements and seasonal timing. Whether you dropped a buck near the state line or took a limit of waterfowl, these specialists provide the shoulder mounts, European mounts, and bird work needed to finish your season.
4 taxidermists in Fountain County
Serving Covington, Hillsboro, Kingman, Waynetown.
Hillsboro, IN
Covington, IN
Kingman, IN
Using taxidermists in Fountain 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.
