Taxidermists in Clinton County, Michigan

Clinton County offers a mix of agricultural land and river bottoms that consistently produce heavy-racked whitetails and long-bearded turkeys. When you drop a trophy in the woodlots near St. Johns or the Looking Glass River, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of Michigan game. A quality mount is the only way to preserve the work you put into a successful season.

There is currently one specialized shop serving the area, located in DeWitt. Wildlife Reflection Taxidermy handles local mounts for hunters who want to preserve their harvest from the central Michigan woods. Having a professional nearby makes it easier to drop off your capes and racks quickly before the meat goes to the processor.

1 taxidermist in Clinton County

Serving DeWitt.

Wildlife Reflection Taxidermy

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DeWitt, MI

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Using taxidermists in Clinton 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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