Taxidermists in Jones County, Iowa

Jones County offers a couple of reliable options for preserving your trophy after a successful hunt in the Wapsipinicon River valley or the local timber. With the county’s mix of hardwood ridges and agricultural land producing heavy-racked whitetails, having a local professional nearby is essential.

You can find services located in both Monticello and Oxford Junction. Eastern Iowa Taxidermy in Oxford Junction is one of the available shops that handles local game. Whether you took a buck on private land or brought home birds from the surrounding fields, these shops provide the mounting services needed to finish your season.

2 taxidermists in Jones County

Serving Monticello, Oxford Junction.

Eastern Iowa Taxidermy

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Oxford Junction, IA

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Stone Bridge Taxidermy

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Monticello, IA

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Using taxidermists in Jones 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.