Taxidermists in Bay County, Michigan

If you are bringing home a trophy from a morning on the Saginaw Bay or a successful trip to the local woodlots, you need a reliable professional to handle the mount. Waterfowl hunters in particular often look for local experts who understand the anatomy of diving ducks and geese common to this flyway.

There is currently one featured professional serving the area, with Linwood Taxidermy providing services out of Linwood. Having a shop located right near the water is convenient for those who need to drop off a specimen quickly to ensure the best possible preservation. This local option saves you a long drive after a successful hunt.

1 taxidermist in Bay County

Serving Linwood.

Linwood Taxidermy

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Linwood, MI

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Using taxidermists in Bay 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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