Taxidermists in Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Cleveland County offers local options for preserving a trophy, centered mostly around the Norman area. The terrain here transitions from open plains to wooded draws near the Canadian River, providing solid habitat for whitetail deer and wild turkey. If you pull a buck out of the blackjack oaks or bag a tom during the spring season, you will find a shop close to home to handle the mount.

Johnsons Taxidermy in Norman is the primary professional service available in this part of the county. Having a local taxidermist nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly to ensure the cape stays in good condition. Whether you need a standard shoulder mount or specialized bird work, these local services save you a long drive across the metro.

1 taxidermist in Cleveland County

Serving Norman.

Johnsons Taxidermy

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Norman, OK

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Using taxidermists in Cleveland 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.

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