Shipshewana, IN
Taxidermists in LaGrange County, Indiana
LaGrange County has seven taxidermy shops to help you preserve a trophy after a successful season. Most of these professionals are located in LaGrange and Shipshewana, with additional options available in Howe and Middlebury. Whether you took a buck in the Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area or on private timber, you have local access to shoulder mounts and skull cleaning services close to home.
You can find specialized work ranging from traditional hide tanning to European mounts. For example, Brainless Skullworx in Shipshewana handles skull cleaning for those who prefer an antler display. These shops understand Indiana game and provide reliable turnarounds for local hunters. Drive times are short between towns, making it easy to drop off your harvest and discuss the specific pose or display you want for your wall.
7 taxidermists in LaGrange County
Serving Howe, LaGrange, Middlebury, Shipshewana.
Middlebury, IN
LaGrange, IN
LaGrange, IN
Shipshewana, IN
LaGrange, IN
Howe, IN
Using taxidermists in LaGrange 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.
