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Cameron, MO
Taxidermists in Clinton County, Missouri
Clinton County sits in a solid corridor for big Missouri whitetails, especially around the timber and creek bottoms near Cameron. When you take a mature buck in this part of the state, you need a local shop that knows how to handle the heavy neck muscles and specific antler configurations of regional deer.
Timberland Taxidermy in Cameron serves hunters throughout the county, providing professional mounting for deer and other local game. Having a specialist right in town makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the cape is fresh. They focus on preserving the details of your hunt so the mount holds up for years.
1 taxidermist in Clinton County
Serving Cameron.
Using taxidermists in Clinton 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.