Taxidermists in Genesee County, Michigan

Genesee County hunters have several reliable options for preserving a trophy after a successful season in the local hardwoods or marshes. With specialists located in Clio, Davison, Grand Blanc, and Swartz Creek, you can find a shop close to home to handle your deer, waterfowl, or small game. Most of these professionals are familiar with the specific size and antler characteristics of bucks taken across Southern Michigan.

If you drop off a harvest at a shop like R N Taxidermy in Davison, you can expect traditional attention to detail on shoulder mounts and European mounts. These four local taxidermists understand the importance of proper cape care and anatomy. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to discuss the pose and base details in person before the drying process begins.

4 taxidermists in Genesee County

Serving Clio, Davison, Grand Blanc, Swartz Creek.

Using taxidermists in Genesee 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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