Taxidermists in Floyd County, Iowa

Floyd County offers good opportunities for deer and waterfowl hunters, particularly along the Cedar River corridor. After a successful season, you will likely need a local shop to handle your trophies. Most of the work in this area focuses on whitetail shoulder mounts and migratory bird displays.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Orchard. Cedar River Taxidermy serves hunters around the Charles City area who need quality preserves for their local harvests. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your game and discuss the specific pose or mount style you want.

1 taxidermist in Floyd County

Serving Orchard.

Cedar River Taxidermy

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Orchard, IA

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Using taxidermists in Floyd 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.