Taxidermists in McLean County, Kentucky

McLean County hunters usually focus on the bottomlands near the Green River for whitetail and waterfowl. When you manage to harvest a quality buck or a limit of wood ducks, you need a local shop that understands how to preserve those trophies properly. Having a taxidermist nearby in Calhoun makes it easier to get your hide or bird dropped off before the meat spoils or the feathers get damaged.

Smith Wildlife Artistry, LLC operates out of Calhoun and serves the local hunting community. This shop handles the mounting process so you don't have to drive out of the county after a long day in the woods. Whether it is a shoulder mount or a specialized display, having a local professional ensures your season's best work is handled with care.

1 taxidermist in McLean County

Serving Calhoun.

Smith Wildlife Artistry, LLC

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Using taxidermists in McLean 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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