Littlepage Taxidermy LLC
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Scott City, MO
Taxidermists in Scott County, Missouri
Scott County offers prime hunting grounds for waterfowl along the Mississippi River and whitetails in the surrounding timber. When you land a trophy in the bootheel, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of regional game. Having a shop nearby in Scott City makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is still fresh, ensuring the best possible results for your mount.
Littlepage Taxidermy LLC operates out of Scott City, providing specialized services for local hunters. They handle a variety of game common to this part of Missouri, from big game shoulder mounts to migratory birds. Working with a shop in the county helps you avoid long drives and keeps your business within the local hunting community.
1 taxidermist in Scott County
Serving Scott City.
Using taxidermists in Scott 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.