Taxidermists in Lyon County, Kansas

Lyon County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from heavy-racked bucks in the Flint Hills to waterfowl and turkeys along the Neosho River. When you get a bird or a deer on the ground, you need a local professional who knows Kansas game and understands how to preserve your trophy for the long term.

A local shop is currently available in Olpe to handle your mounts. Wildlife Creations Taxidermy and Archery Shop provides services for hunters in the southern part of the county and the surrounding prairie. Having a taxidermist nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly and discuss specific poses or habitat bases in person.

1 taxidermist in Lyon County

Serving Olpe.

Wildlife Creations Taxidermy and Archery Shop

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Using taxidermists in Lyon 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.