Taxidermists in Clinton County, Iowa

Clinton County offers varied terrain for hunters, from the backwaters and timber along the Mississippi River to the standing corn and drainages further inland. Whether you are hunting local whitetails or ducks moving down the river corridor, you need a local professional to handle your trophy. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off a cape or rack quickly before the meat goes to the processor.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in the city of Clinton. Winter Taxidermy provides mounting services for sportsmen in the river valley and surrounding areas. Dealing with a shop in town saves you a long drive across the state to preserve your harvest.

1 taxidermist in Clinton County

Serving Clinton.

Winter Taxidermy

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Clinton, IA

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Using taxidermists in Clinton 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.

Other services in Clinton County

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