Taxidermists in Gladwin County, Michigan

Gladwin County offers plenty of opportunities for hunters, especially with the heavy cover found throughout the Gladwin State Game Area. Whether you are hunting the local river bottoms for whitetails or heading into the hardwoods for black bear, you need a local professional to handle your trophy. There are currently two shops located in the city of Gladwin that provide mounting services for area hunters.

These local taxidermists, including The Back 40 Taxidermy Studio, understand the specific anatomy of Michigan game. They provide the preservation services necessary to turn a successful hunt into a long-lasting mount. Having a shop right in Gladwin makes it easy to drop off your deer or small game immediately after the harvest to ensure the hide stays in top condition.

2 taxidermists in Gladwin County

Serving Gladwin.

The Back 40 Taxidermy Studio

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Down Range Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Gladwin 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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