Cord's Taxidermy
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Newburg, MO
Taxidermists in Phelps County, Missouri
Phelps County offers diverse terrain for local hunters, ranging from the thick timber of the Mark Twain National Forest to the fertile bottoms along the Gasconade River. Whether you are bringing in a heavy-racked buck from the Gasconade Hills or a longbeard taken near Rolla, getting your trophy to a local professional quickly is essential for a high-quality mount.
The area currently has a taxidermy option available in Newburg, including Cord's Taxidermy. This local shop handles the preservation and mounting of native Missouri game. Having a specialist nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is fresh and discuss the specific pose or display options for your trophy.
1 taxidermist in Phelps County
Serving Newburg.
Using taxidermists in Phelps 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.