Taxidermists in Decatur County, Iowa

Decatur County hunters have plenty of opportunities to fill tags on heavy-beamed whitetails and spring gobblers across the rolling hills and creek bottoms. When you finally put down a buck in the timber near Leon or along the Thompson River, you need a local professional who knows how to handle Iowa trophies.

There is currently one taxidermy option listed in the county located in Leon. Porters Artistries handles local mounts, providing a nearby shop where you can drop off your deer or turkey without driving across the state. This keeps your trophy close to home while the work gets done.

1 taxidermist in Decatur County

Serving Leon.

Porters Artistries

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Leon, IA

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Using taxidermists in Decatur 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.