Taxidermists in Ellis County, Kansas

Hays and the surrounding draws in Ellis County produce heavy-framed whitetails and mule deer every season. When you get a buck on the ground near the Smoky Hill River or out toward the Cedar Bluffs area, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of plains transition deer. Proper field care is the first step, but having a reliable professional nearby ensures the cape stays in good condition for the mount.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed for the county, located in the town of Ellis. Fine Art Taxidermy handles local game and can assist with the specific tanning and mounting needs required for Kansas trophies. Whether you are coming off a pheasant hunt or a late-season muzzleloader tag, this local option saves you a long drive to the larger cities to drop off your harvest.

1 taxidermist in Ellis County

Serving Ellis.

Fine Art Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Ellis 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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