Taxidermists in Livingston County, Michigan

Livingston County offers several local options for preserving your harvest, whether you are hunting the hardwood ridges or fishing the area lakes. Three specialized shops operate out of Howell and Fowlerville, covering everything from standard shoulder mounts to European mounts and aquatic displays. Most of these taxidermists focus on Michigan game like whitetail deer and local waterfowl.

If you need specific work like skull cleaning, Beetle Juice Bone Cleaning LLC in Fowlerville provides specialized services for hunters who prefer a clean white finish. You can also find shops in Howell that handle traditional mounts and fish. Having these professionals nearby makes it easy to drop off a trophy without driving across the state.

3 taxidermists in Livingston County

Serving Fowlerville, Howell.

Using taxidermists in Livingston 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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