Taxidermists in Bourbon County, Kansas

Bourbon County hunters working the Marmaton River bottoms or the thick brush around Fort Scott have good options for preserving a trophy. Whether you drop a heavy-racked buck during the rifle season or take a tom in the spring, getting your animal to a shop quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount. Proper caping and cooling are essential before you make the drive into town.

Tanner's Wildlife Artistry in Fort Scott is a local resource for finishing out your season. They handle typical Kansas game, focusing on shoulder mounts and antler displays that hold up over time. When you bring your harvest in, be ready to discuss specific poses and lead times so your deer or turkey looks right on the wall.

1 taxidermist in Bourbon County

Serving Fort Scott.

Tanner's Wildlife Artistry, LLC

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Using taxidermists in Bourbon 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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