Noblesville, IN
Taxidermists in Hamilton County, Indiana
Hamilton County has seen steady growth, but there are still good opportunities for deer and waterfowl along the White River and near Morse Reservoir. Whether you are hunting local private ground or heading out of state for a buck, you need a reliable way to preserve your trophy. There are currently two shops in the county that handle custom mounts for local sportsmen.
You can find services available in both Noblesville and Westfield. Shops like Willow Creek Taxidermy handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to small game and birds. Having these professionals nearby in the northern suburbs makes it easy to drop off your harvest and discuss the specific pose or base you want for your home or office.
2 taxidermists in Hamilton County
Serving Noblesville, Westfield.
Westfield, IN
Using taxidermists in Hamilton 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.
