Taxidermists in Mason County, Michigan

Mason County offers good hunting for whitetails and waterfowl, particularly around the Manistee National Forest and the Pere Marquette River. If you bag a trophy buck or a late-season mallard, you will find local services nearby to handle the mount. Professionals in the area are familiar with the specific species found along the lakeshore and inland woodlots.

There are currently two taxidermy shops listed in the county, located in Scottville and Ludington. Majestic Taxidermy LLC operates out of Ludington, providing a convenient option if you are hunting near the coast. Both shops offer standard mounting services to help preserve your harvest from the West Michigan woods.

2 taxidermists in Mason County

Serving Ludington, Scottville.

Legends Taxidermy LLC

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Scottville, MI

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Majestic Taxidermy LLC

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Ludington, MI

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Using taxidermists in Mason 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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