Taxidermists in Ellsworth County, Kansas

If you are hunting the rolling hills around Kanopolis Lake or the canyons in western Ellsworth County, you need a local option for mounting your trophy. This part of Kansas is known for heavy-framed whitetails and large mule deer that require careful attention to detail. Having a taxidermist nearby helps get your harvest into the shop quickly without a long drive across the state.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed for the county, located in Holyrood. Tallent's Taxidermy handles deer and other game taken in the area. Keeping your business in the county supports the local hunting community and ensures your mount is handled by someone familiar with the species found on the Smoky Hills landscape.

1 taxidermist in Ellsworth County

Serving Holyrood.

Tallent's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Ellsworth 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.