Taxidermists in St. Clair County, Michigan

If you are hunting the marshlands or fishing the river in St. Clair County, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Great Lakes waterfowl and game fish. Whether you pull a wall-hanger walleye from the St. Clair River or drop a redhead in the bypass, finding a professional nearby ensures your specimen stays in good condition before the mounting process begins.

There is currently one specialized shop listed in the county located in East China. The Fish Studio focuses on aquatic mounts, but local taxidermists in this area typically handle a variety of local species. Having a professional in East China makes it convenient for sportsmen coming off the water to drop off their catch without traveling across the state.

1 taxidermist in St. Clair County

Serving East China.

The Fish Studio

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Using taxidermists in St. Clair 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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