Taxidermists in Shawnee County, Kansas

Shawnee County offers hunting opportunities for whitetail deer and upland birds, particularly around the public lands near Clinton Lake and the Kaw River. When you get a trophy down, finding a local shop to handle the mount is the next step. Most of the work in this area is done near Topeka, where you can find services for shoulder mounts, European mounts, and small game.

Currently, R & K Taxidermy in Topeka serves hunters throughout the county. Whether you are bringing in a buck from the archery season or a limit of waterfowl, having a shop close to home makes the drop-off and pickup process easier. Local taxidermists here understand the specific builds of Kansas whitetails and provide the specialized preservation needed to keep your mount looking right for years.

1 taxidermist in Shawnee County

Serving Topeka.

R & K Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Shawnee 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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