Taxidermists in Marshall County, Iowa

Hunting in Marshall County often leads to the river bottoms and timber stands near the Iowa River. Whether you are chasing whitetails in the thick cover or bringing down waterfowl during the fall migration, you need a local professional to handle your trophy. The terrain here produces some heavy-racked bucks that deserve a quality mount to preserve the memory of the season.

There is currently one specialized option for your taxidermy needs located in Marshalltown. Wildlife Creations offers local service for hunters who want to drop off their harvest without a long drive across the state. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to discuss the specific pose and details for your deer or bird mounts after the hunt.

1 taxidermist in Marshall County

Serving Marshalltown.

Wildlife Creations

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Marshalltown, IA

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Using taxidermists in Marshall 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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