Taxidermists in Henry County, Indiana

Henry County offers reliable options for preserving your harvest, whether you are hunting the Big Blue River bottoms or local woodlots. With the county sitting in a prime area for heavy-racked whitetails and spring gobblers, having a local shop nearby makes a difference for field care and quick drop-offs.

There are currently two licensed operations serving the area, located in New Castle and Shirley. You can find professional mounting services at Baker's Acres Taxidermy in Shirley, along with an additional shop in New Castle. Both locations handle standard Indiana game species and understand the specific details hunters look for in a quality shoulder mount or hide.

2 taxidermists in Henry County

Serving New Castle, Shirley.

Baker's Acres Taxidermy

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Shirley, IN

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Ricky J. Harmon — Licensed Taxidermist

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New Castle, IN

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Using taxidermists in Henry 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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