Marion, OH
Taxidermists in Marion County, Ohio
Marion County offers several options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season. With four active shops located in La Rue, Marion, Morral, and Prospect, you can find a local professional without driving across the state. These taxidermists handle the common local game, including whitetail deer and waterfowl taken from the nearby wildlife areas and private woodlots.
Whether you need a traditional shoulder mount or specialized skull work, these businesses provide a range of preservation styles. You can visit shops like Boneheads in Marion to discuss specific poses or habitat bases for your mount. Having a reliable taxidermist close to home makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly and coordinate the final pickup once the work is finished.
4 taxidermists in Marion County
Serving La Rue, Marion, Morral, Prospect.
La Rue, OH
Prospect, OH
Morral, OH
Using taxidermists in Marion 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.
