Taxidermists in Allegan County, Michigan

Allegan County offers solid opportunities for deer and waterfowl hunters, and getting your trophy to a local shop quickly is key for a quality mount. The area around Allegan and Hopkins has reliable options to handle everything from shoulder mounts to bird work. These shops understand the local terrain and the specific game found in the Kalamazoo River watershed.

You can find services available in Allegan and Hopkins to preserve your season's success. Weicks Taxidermy Unlimited in Hopkins is one of the local professionals capable of handling your needs. Having these shops nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest without driving across the state.

2 taxidermists in Allegan County

Serving Allegan, Hopkins.

CR Taxidermy

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Allegan, MI

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Weicks Taxidermy Unlimited

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Hopkins, MI

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Using taxidermists in Allegan 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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