Barbee Lake Taxidermy
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Pierceton, IN
Taxidermists in Kosciusko County, Indiana
Kosciusko County offers several options for preserving a trophy after a successful season. With eight local shops scattered throughout the area, you can find a taxidermist close to home whether you hunt the woodlots near Mentone or the marshy ground around Syracuse. These professionals handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to specialized skull work.
Most of these outfits are located in Milford, but you will also find shops in Nappanee and Pierceton, including Barbee Lake Taxidermy. Whether you need a full mount for a buck or a custom European mount, these local taxidermists understand Indiana species and how to prepare a hide for long-term display.
8 taxidermists in Kosciusko County
Serving Mentone, Milford, Nappanee, Pierceton, Syracuse.
Custom European Mounting
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Nappanee, IN
Eppert's Taxidermy
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Syracuse, IN
Log Cabin Taxidermy
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Syracuse, IN
Outdoor Legends Taxidermy
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Milford, IN
Turkey Creek Taxidermy
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Milford, IN
Westside Whitetails Taxidermy
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Milford, IN
Whitetail Taxidermy
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Mentone, IN
Using taxidermists in Kosciusko 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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