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Taxidermists in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Washtenaw County sees a lot of pressure during the firearms season, but hunters who pull a mature buck out of the local woodlots or creek bottoms have solid options for mount work nearby. Whether you are hunting the public land around the Waterloo Recreation Area or private acreage near Chelsea, you can find a shop within a short drive to handle your trophy.

The taxidermists in this area, including Jim & Sons Taxidermy in Chelsea, handle typical Michigan whitetails and small game. Having a local professional in Ann Arbor or Chelsea makes it easier to drop off your cape without driving across the state. These shops understand the specific anatomy of Great Lakes deer and can help preserve your hunt for the wall.

2 taxidermists in Washtenaw County

Serving Ann Arbor, Chelsea.

Using taxidermists in Washtenaw 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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