Taxidermists in Marion County, Kansas

If you are hunting the Flint Hills region or the timber around Marion Reservoir, you need a local option for preserving your trophy. This part of Kansas produces heavy-racked whitetails and large Rio Grande turkeys that deserve professional attention. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is fresh, which is critical for a high-quality mount.

Doyle Creek Taxidermy in Peabody serves hunters throughout the county. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount for a buck or work on a spring gobbler, you can find specialized services right here. Staying local reduces travel time and keeps your business within the Marion County hunting community.

1 taxidermist in Marion County

Serving Peabody.

Doyle Creek Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Marion 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.