Taxidermists in Guthrie County, Iowa

Guthrie County offers solid hunting opportunities for whitetail and upland birds, particularly around the Bays Branch and Monteith wildlife areas. If you pull a buck out of the timber near Guthrie Center or the Brushy Creek area, you will need a local shop to handle the mount. Getting your trophy to a taxidermist quickly is the best way to ensure the cape stays in good condition for a shoulder mount or European display.

There is currently one professional taxidermy shop listed in Guthrie Center. Lost Trail Taxidermy Studio provides local services for hunters in the heart of the county. Whether you are finishing a fall archery season or a late-season muzzleloader hunt, having a professional nearby makes the drop-off process much easier after a long day in the field.

1 taxidermist in Guthrie County

Serving Guthrie Center.

Lost Trail Taxidermy Studio

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Guthrie Center, IA

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Using taxidermists in Guthrie 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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