Taxidermists in Butler County, Iowa

Butler County offers plenty of timber along the Shell Rock River and Cedar River, providing solid habitat for heavy-racked whitetails and upland birds. When you finally put a tag on a trophy buck or a late-season pheasant in this part of Iowa, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of Midwestern game.

The current directory features a specialist located in Aplington. Having a shop like Greg's Taxidermy nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is fresh and discuss the specific mount pose you want. Dealing with someone in the county ensures your trophy stays local throughout the preservation process.

1 taxidermist in Butler County

Serving Aplington.

Greg's Taxidermy

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Aplington, IA

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Using taxidermists in Butler 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.