Fountaintown, IN
Taxidermists in Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County hunters have a couple of solid options for mounting their harvest close to home. With shops located in Fountaintown and Wilkinson, you can drop off a buck or a waterfowl specimen without driving all the way into Indianapolis. These local taxidermists understand the specific anatomy of central Indiana whitetails and can handle traditional shoulder mounts or specialty work.
Farrell Taxidermy Services in Fountaintown is one of the primary stops for guys coming out of the woods in the southern part of the county. Whether you are hunting the heavy timber or the field edges near the Shirley area, these two licensed professionals provide the essential preservation services needed to keep your trophy in good shape for years.
2 taxidermists in Hancock County
Serving Fountaintown, Wilkinson.
Wilkinson, IN
Using taxidermists in Hancock 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.
