Taxidermists in Johnson County, Indiana

Johnson County offers several options for getting your trophy mounted after a successful season in the local woods or fields. With eight active shops located in Franklin, Greenwood, and Nineveh, you can find a local professional without driving across the state. Most of these taxidermists specialize in Indiana whitetails, but several also handle waterfowl and small game mounts.

If you are coming off a hunt near the Atterbury area, shops like Enchanted Grove Collective LLC in Nineveh are conveniently located for a quick drop-off. Whether you need a shoulder mount for a buck or want to preserve a limit of birds, these businesses provide the technical skill needed to finish your harvest.

8 taxidermists in Johnson County

Serving Franklin, Greenwood, Nineveh.

Using taxidermists in Johnson 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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