Taxidermists in Madison County, Indiana

Madison County offers several local options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season. With five active shops spread across Alexandria, Anderson, Elwood, Frankton, and Pendleton, you can find help whether you need a traditional shoulder mount or specialized skull cleaning. These taxidermists handle the common game found throughout central Indiana’s woodlots and river bottoms.

If you are hunting the southern part of the county, Brockman Skull Company in Pendleton provides professional European mounts and bone cleaning services. The other shops in the area offer full-service mounting and skinning for white-tailed deer and local small game. Having multiple shops nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly to ensure the cape stays in good condition.

5 taxidermists in Madison County

Serving Alexandria, Anderson, Elwood, Frankton, Pendleton.

Using taxidermists in Madison 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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