Craig Jones Taxidermy
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Independence, MO
Taxidermists in Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County offers a few reliable options for mounting your harvest without driving across the state. Whether you are hunting the heavy timber near Blue Springs or the river bottoms, you will find local shops capable of handling Missouri whitetails and small game. These businesses understand the local seasons and the quality expected by area hunters.
You can find services located in both Independence and Oak Grove. Sni-A-Bar Taxidermy is one of the choices available for those coming off the eastern side of the county. These shops stay busy after the November firearms season, so it is best to call ahead and check their current lead times.
2 taxidermists in Jackson County
Serving Independence, Oak Grove.
Sni-A-Bar Taxidermy
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Oak Grove, MO
Using taxidermists in Jackson 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.