Taxidermists in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Grand Traverse County offers reliable options for preserving your trophy after a successful season in the northern Michigan woods. With taxidermists located in Traverse City and Williamsburg, you can find a shop nearby to handle whitetail mounts, waterfowl, or local small game. These businesses understand the specific antler characteristics and hide conditions common to the region.

Guntzviller's Taxidermy in Williamsburg is a well-known local fixture for those coming off a hunt near the Boardman River or surrounding state land. Whether you need a shoulder mount, a rug, or specialized fish work, these professionals focus on realistic anatomical detail. They provide the necessary turn-around to get your harvest from the field to your wall.

2 taxidermists in Grand Traverse County

Serving Traverse City, Williamsburg.

Guntzviller's Taxidermy and Spirit of the Woods Museum

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Williamsburg, MI

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Satori Taxidermy

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Traverse City, MI

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Using taxidermists in Grand Traverse 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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