Taxidermists in Newaygo County, Michigan

Newaygo County holds a lot of deer and turkey, especially around the edges of the Manistee National Forest. If you pull a buck out of the brush near Grant or Newaygo, you need a local shop that understands Michigan game. Having a professional nearby makes it easier to drop off your trophy while it is still fresh and discuss exactly how you want the mount to look.

There are currently two established taxidermists operating in this part of the county, including Fair Game Taxidermy in Grant. These shops handle standard shoulder mounts for whitetails along with small game and birds. Whether you are hunting the Muskegon River bottomlands or private acreage, these professionals can preserve your season's work.

2 taxidermists in Newaygo County

Serving Grant, Newaygo.

All American Taxidermy

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Fair Game Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Newaygo 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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