Ottawa, OH
Taxidermists in Putnam County, Ohio
Putnam County hunters have several options for preserving a trophy after a successful season in the woodlots or along the Blanchard River. The county currently hosts seven taxidermy operations concentrated in the rural communities of Columbus Grove, Fort Jennings, Leipsic, and Ottawa. These shops handle a variety of local game, ranging from heavy-racked whitetails to waterfowl pulled from the local marshes and fields.
If you are looking for specific work like European mounts or professional tanning, local outfits like Tenwalde’s Taxidermy in Fort Jennings offer these specialized services close to home. Having multiple professionals available in the county means you can usually find a shop with a manageable turnaround time. Most of these taxidermists are located just a short drive from the main state routes, making drop-offs convenient during the busy fall months.
7 taxidermists in Putnam County
Serving Columbus Grove, Fort Jennings, Leipsic, Ottawa.
Columbus Grove, OH
Leipsic, OH
Leipsic, OH
Fort Jennings, OH
Fort Jennings, OH
Fort Jennings, OH
Using taxidermists in Putnam 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.
