Taxidermists in Wayne County, Michigan

Wayne County isn't usually the first place hunters think of for big timber, but there is plenty of pressure on the local woodlots and river bottom land. Whether you are hunting the edges of the county or heading north for the season, you need a local shop to handle your trophies. Most guys around here are looking for clean shoulder mounts or skull cleaning after a successful deer season.

There are currently two professionals listed in the area, with shops located in Taylor and Lincoln Park. Absolute Taxidermy in Taylor is one of the available options for hunters who need work done close to home. These shops understand Michigan game and can help preserve your buck or waterfowl without a long drive out of the metro area.

2 taxidermists in Wayne County

Serving Lincoln Park, Taylor.

Absolute Taxidermy

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Taylor, MI

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Cedar Creek Taxidermy

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Lincoln Park, MI

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Using taxidermists in Wayne 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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