Taxidermists in Lincoln County, Kentucky

Lincoln County offers good hunting for whitetail and eastern turkey, especially along the rolling hills and creek bottoms near Hustonville. If you harvest a buck in this part of Kentucky, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of a mature deer. Getting your trophy to a shop quickly is the best way to ensure the hide stays in good condition for a shoulder mount.

You will find taxidermy services available in Hustonville to handle your local mounts. Shops like Dale's Taxidermy Studio specialize in preserving game taken during the fall and spring seasons. Whether you are looking for a standard mount or custom work, having a reliable option right here in the county makes the logistics easier after a successful hunt.

1 taxidermist in Lincoln County

Serving Hustonville.

Dale's Taxidermy Studio

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Hustonville, KY

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Using taxidermists in Lincoln 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.