Taxidermists in Lee County, Iowa

Lee County offers plenty of timber and river bottom ground along the Mississippi, producing solid whitetails and waterfowl year after year. When you pull a trophy out of the brush near Fort Madison, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of Iowa deer and game birds. Finding someone nearby ensures you can discuss the mount details in person rather than shipping hides across the state.

The current directory includes one specialist located in Fort Madison. Old Barn Taxidermy handles local mounts for hunters coming out of the surrounding woods. Whether you are looking to preserve a heavy-racked buck or a river duck, this local option provides a convenient point for drop-offs and pickups right in the southeastern corner of the state.

1 taxidermist in Lee County

Serving Fort Madison.

Old Barn Taxidermy

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Fort Madison, IA

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Using taxidermists in Lee 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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