Taxidermists in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Cerro Gordo County hunters have a couple of solid options for preserving their trophies locally. Whether you are pulling a buck out of the Winnebago River bottom or picking up a pheasant near Clear Lake, you can find shops in Meservey and Ventura. These taxidermists handle the standard deer mounts and waterfowl common to the northern Iowa landscape.

Big Marsh Taxidermy in Ventura is one of the spots available to help with your hide or bird. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while it is still fresh and discuss specific poses. Both locations serve the surrounding rural areas, so you do not have to drive far after the hunt.

2 taxidermists in Cerro Gordo County

Serving Meservey, Ventura.

Big Marsh Taxidermy

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Ventura, IA

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Kaduce Creations Taxidermy Studio

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Meservey, IA

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Using taxidermists in Cerro Gordo 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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