Taxidermists in Jennings County, Indiana

Jennings County hunters have several local options for mounting a trophy after a successful season at Crosley Fish and Wildlife Area or on private acreage. With five active shops in the area, you can find a taxidermist close to home without driving into Columbus or Seymour. Most services are located around North Vernon, though there is also a shop operating out of Commiskey.

Local taxidermists like Lifelike Legacies handle common Indiana game including whitetail deer, turkeys, and small mammals. These shops understand the specific neck girths and characteristics of Hoosier bucks. When you bring your harvest in, ask about their current turnaround times and look at their recent shoulder mounts to ensure their style matches what you want for your wall.

5 taxidermists in Jennings County

Serving Commiskey, North Vernon.

Using taxidermists in Jennings 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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