Trackyn logo

Taxidermists in Jackson County, Michigan

Jackson County offers plenty of opportunities to fill a tag, whether you are hunting the marshy edges of Pleasant Lake or the hardwood ridges near Concord. Once you have a trophy down, finding a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Michigan whitetails and waterfowl is the next step. These professionals handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to rug work and bird displays.

There are currently three taxidermy shops listed in the county, including Robert Taylor's Taxidermy Studio in Rives Junction. Whether you are coming off a hunt in the state land near Rives Junction or private acreage out by Concord, these spots can preserve your season’s best work.

3 taxidermists in Jackson County

Serving Concord, Pleasant Lake, Rives Junction.

Using taxidermists in Jackson 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.

Other services in Jackson County

Meat Processors (4)Dog Trackers (2)

Taxidermists in nearby Michigan counties

Allegan County (2)Alpena County (2)Antrim County (1)Arenac County (1)Barry County (1)Bay County (1)Calhoun County (1)Cass County (1)Clinton County (1)Genesee County (4)Gladwin County (2)Grand Traverse County (2)Hillsdale County (1)Houghton County (1)Huron County (1)Ingham County (3)Isabella County (2)Kalamazoo County (1)Kent County (2)Leelanau County (1)Livingston County (3)Mason County (2)Mecosta County (2)Missaukee County (1)