Taxidermists in Shiawassee County, Michigan

Shiawassee County hunters bring in a variety of game, from heavy-bodied whitetails taken along the Looking Glass River to waterfowl pulled from the local marshes. When you land a trophy, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of Michigan wildlife. Most guys in this area look for specialists who can handle the specific details of a diver duck or a rutting buck without losing the natural look of the animal.

There is currently one featured professional available in Byron who specializes in bird work. If you are hunting the fields near Vernon or the waterways around Corunna, having a taxidermist like Attaway Waterfowl Taxidermy nearby makes the drop-off process simpler. Local shops understand the regional seasons and can help preserve your harvest once the hunt is over.

1 taxidermist in Shiawassee County

Serving Byron.

Attaway Waterfowl Taxidermy

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Byron, MI

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Using taxidermists in Shiawassee 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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