Taxidermists in Cowley County, Kansas

Cowley County offers diverse terrain from the Arkansas River valley to the Flint Hills, providing plenty of opportunities for harvesting big game and waterfowl. If you have a successful season, finding a local professional to handle your mount is the next step. Most hunters in the area look for taxidermy services that understand the specific anatomy of Kansas whitetails and migratory birds.

Currently, there is one established professional serving the county out of Udall. Jerry Kissinger Taxidermy provides specialized mounting services for those hunting the local creek bottoms or open grasslands. Whether you are bringing in a trophy buck or a limit of mallards, having a local shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest and discuss the best display options.

1 taxidermist in Cowley County

Serving Udall.

Jerry Kissinger Taxidermy

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Udall, KS

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Using taxidermists in Cowley 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.