Bedford, IN
Taxidermists in Lawrence County, Indiana
Lawrence County offers good opportunities for deer and turkey hunters working the woodlots around Bedford and the nearby national forest acreage. When you get a trophy down in this part of southern Indiana, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of Midwestern whitetails. There are currently three professional taxidermists operating in the county to handle your mounts.
These shops, including Downham's Taxidermy in Bedford, provide standard shoulder mounts, European mounts, and small game work. Having a taxidermist close to your hunting grounds makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the cape is fresh. Most local practitioners specialize in realistic poses that reflect the heavy-racked bucks found across the Limestone Country.
3 taxidermists in Lawrence County
Serving Bedford.
Bedford, IN
Bedford, IN
Using taxidermists in Lawrence 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.
