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Haslett, MI
Taxidermists in Ingham County, Michigan
Ingham County hunters have a few reliable options for mounting their harvest within the local area. With taxidermists located in East Lansing, Haslett, and Mason, you can drop off a deer or turkey without driving across the state. These local shops handle the standard shoulder mounts and European mounts common to mid-Michigan hunting, along with small game and waterfowl.
If you are coming off a hunt near the Grand River or private tracts around Mason, you can find a shop like Harper Prep nearby to start the preservation process. It is best to call ahead to discuss your specific pose and turnaround times. Having these three professionals in the county makes it easier to get your trophy into the hands of a taxidermist while the hide is still fresh.
3 taxidermists in Ingham County
Serving East Lansing, Haslett, Mason.
Using taxidermists in Ingham 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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