Taxidermists in Dickinson County, Kansas

Dickinson County offers good opportunities for deer and upland bird hunters, especially around the Smoky Hill River and the public lands near Kanopolis. Whether you are hunting the local draws for a heavy-racked buck or working the fields for pheasant, you need a local professional to handle your trophy once the season ends. Taking your harvest to someone who understands Kansas game ensures the mount stays in good condition for years.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Abilene. Anderson Taxidermy provides services for hunters in the area, offering a convenient option for those dropping off game right after a hunt. Having a shop nearby in Abilene saves you a long drive when you are hauling a cape or a bird that needs to get into the freezer quickly.

1 taxidermist in Dickinson County

Serving Abilene.

Anderson Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Dickinson 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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