Taxidermists in Crawford County, Kansas

Crawford County hunters usually have to haul their deer and small game toward Arcadia when they need a mount finished. The local landscape offers a mix of reclaimed strip pits and timbered draws that produce heavy-bodied whitetails and plenty of waterfowl. Having a local shop nearby is helpful when you need to drop off a cape quickly during the rut or after a successful morning in the marshes.

Raccoon Valley Taxidermy, LLC handles the work for sportsmen in this corner of Southeast Kansas. They deal with the common species found across the county, including turkeys and big game. When you bring in a trophy from the local woods, you are working with someone who understands the specific quality of game coming out of the Mined Land Wildlife Area.

1 taxidermist in Crawford County

Serving Arcadia.

Raccoon Valley Taxidermy, LLC

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Using taxidermists in Crawford 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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