Taxidermists in Boone County, Kentucky

Boone County hunters usually find their best opportunities for deer and turkey along the woodlots and ridges near the Ohio River. When you harvest a trophy in the thickets around Union or Big Bone, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of Kentucky whitetails. Getting your hide to a shop quickly is essential for a quality mount, especially during the early muzzleloader season when temperatures stay high.

There is currently one featured taxidermist serving the county, located in Union. This shop, Noem Taxidermy, handles local game and provides the specialized mounting services needed to preserve your season. Having a reliable professional nearby makes it easier to discuss pose options and drop off your trophy without driving far from your hunting grounds.

1 taxidermist in Boone County

Serving Union.

Noem Taxidermy

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Union, KY

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Using taxidermists in Boone 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.