Taxidermists in Houghton County, Michigan

Houghton County offers rugged terrain for hunting whitetail and black bear, meaning you need a local option to handle your harvest after the season ends. When you are looking for taxidermy services in the Copper Country, there is currently one specialized operation available in Atlantic Mine. This location serves hunters coming out of the woods near the Portage Canal and surrounding state forest lands.

KMS Euro Skull Mounts in Atlantic Mine focuses on European-style mounts for those who prefer a clean skull look over a traditional shoulder mount. Having a professional nearby saves you the long drive to the lower peninsula or across the U.P. when you have a fresh head that needs cleaning and whitening. They provide the specific tools and beetles required to get a professional finish on your trophy.

1 taxidermist in Houghton County

Serving Atlantic Mine.

KMS Euro Skull Mounts

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Atlantic Mine, MI

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Using taxidermists in Houghton 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.