Kokomo, IN
Taxidermists in Howard County, Indiana
Howard County offers a few reliable options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season in the local woodlots or along Wildcat Creek. Whether you took a heavy-racked buck during the archery opener or a limit of ducks, you can find professional services right in Kokomo. Local shops like Dobbs Outdoors handle a variety of mounts, ensuring your game is preserved properly for your wall.
Having three active taxidermists in the Kokomo area makes it convenient to drop off your harvest without driving across the state. These professionals understand the local deer herds and waterfowl species common to north-central Indiana. When you head into town with your harvest, these shops provide the specific tanning and mounting skills needed to turn your field success into a permanent display.
3 taxidermists in Howard County
Serving Kokomo.
Kokomo, IN
Kokomo, IN
Using taxidermists in Howard 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.
