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Taxidermy in Iowa

Looking for taxidermy near me? Trackyn makes it easy to find taxidermists throughout Iowa. 37 verified and community-listed taxidermists across Iowa. Serving Algona, Aplington, Boone, Carlisle, Clinton, Council Bluffs and more.

Taxidermy near me in Iowa

Searching for taxidermy near me? Trackyn currently lists 37 taxidermists in Iowa with the most listings around Spirit Lake, Ledyard and Crescent. Start with a county near your hunting location, such as Marion County, Boone County, Cerro Gordo County, and Jones County, to see the closest options. Profiles like Ali Jo's Taxidermy, Anderson's Creation Taxidermy, and Badger Creek Taxidermy show phone numbers, hours and service details so you can call ahead before the drive.

Taxidermy Near You by county in Iowa

Black Hawk County (1)Boone County (2)Butler County (1)Cerro Gordo County (2)Clinton County (1)Decatur County (1)Delaware County (1)Dickinson County (1)Dubuque County (1)Floyd County (1)Guthrie County (1)Jasper County (1)Jones County (2)Kossuth County (2)Lee County (1)Madison County (2)Marion County (3)Marshall County (1)Mills County (1)Pottawattamie County (2)Scott County (2)Sioux County (1)Story County (1)Tama County (1)Union County (1)Wapello County (1)Warren County (2)

Choosing a taxidermist in Iowa

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.