Taxidermists in Gove County, Kansas

If you are hunting the draws or CRP fields in Gove County, you are likely looking for trophy mule deer or heavy-racked whitetails. The local terrain near the Smoky Hill River also supports good numbers of Rio Grande turkeys and upland birds. When you drop a mature buck or a limit of pheasants, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of High Plains game.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed for the county, located in Grinnell. Mike’s Taxidermy handles local mounts, which saves you from hauling a green cape across the state. Having a shop right in the area makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is still fresh.

1 taxidermist in Gove County

Serving Grinnell.

Mike's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Gove 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.