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Taxidermy in Michigan

Looking for taxidermy near me? Trackyn makes it easy to find taxidermists throughout Michigan. 79 verified and community-listed taxidermists across Michigan. Serving Algonac, Allegan, Alpena, Ann Arbor, Atlantic Mine, Blanchard and more.

Taxidermy near me in Michigan

Hunters in Michigan looking for taxidermy near me can compare 79 local taxidermists on Trackyn. Counties with the most listings include Saint Clair County, Montcalm County, Oakland County, and Ottawa County. You will also find taxidermists in and around Howell, Gladwin and Blanchard. Open a profile — for example Anything That Moves Taxidermy, Breath of Life Taxidermy, and BUCK YEAH! TAXIDERMY — to check hours, contact details and availability during the busy season.

Taxidermy Near You by county in Michigan

Allegan County (2)Alpena County (2)Antrim County (1)Arenac County (1)Barry County (1)Bay County (1)Calhoun County (1)Cass County (1)Clinton County (1)Genesee County (4)Gladwin County (2)Grand Traverse County (2)Hillsdale County (1)Houghton County (1)Huron County (1)Ingham County (3)Isabella County (2)Jackson County (3)Kalamazoo County (1)Kent County (2)Leelanau County (1)Livingston County (3)Mason County (2)Mecosta County (2)Missaukee County (1)Monroe County (1)Montcalm County (6)Muskegon County (1)Newaygo County (2)Oakland County (5)Ogemaw County (1)Ottawa County (5)Saginaw County (2)Saint Clair County (7)Shiawassee County (1)St. Clair County (1)Washtenaw County (2)Wayne County (2)Wexford County (1)

Choosing a taxidermist in Michigan

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.