Taxidermists in Hendricks County, Indiana

Hendricks County offers local options for preserving your trophy after a successful season in the central Indiana hardwoods. Whether you are hunting white-tailed deer along the White Lick Creek corridors or chasing small game, having a reliable shop nearby makes a difference. Most hunters in this area prefer a quick turnaround to get their mounts back before the next season begins.

You can find specialized services in Brownsburg, including Close To Nature Taxidermy. These professionals handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom European mounts and small game work. Having a shop centrally located in the county saves you a long drive to Indianapolis or further west when you have a bird or buck that needs immediate attention.

1 taxidermist in Hendricks County

Serving Brownsburg.

Close To Nature Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Hendricks 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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