Taxidermists in Leelanau County, Michigan

If you are hunting the ridges or cedar swamps of Leelanau County, you need a local taxidermist who understands northern Michigan wildlife. Preservation is the final step of a successful season, especially when you take a mature buck or a bird worth putting on the wall. Having a shop nearby in the county makes it easier to drop off your harvest while it is still fresh.

There is currently one professional taxidermy shop listed in the Lake Leelanau area. Fur Fish Game Taxidermy handles local mounts and provides the specific craftsmanship required to preserve your trophy. Dealing with a local outfit saves you a long drive across the peninsula after your hunt.

1 taxidermist in Leelanau County

Serving Lake Leelanau.

Fur Fish Game Taxidermy

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Lake Leelanau, MI

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Using taxidermists in Leelanau 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.