Taxidermists in Custer County, Oklahoma

Custer County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from whitetail in the creek bottoms to Rio Grande turkeys and upland birds. When you pull a trophy out of the rolling plains or the agricultural fields near Clinton and Weatherford, you need a local professional to handle the hide and antler work. Proper field care is essential in the Oklahoma heat, but having a shop nearby makes the logistics of dropping off a cape much simpler after a long day in the stand.

There is currently one established taxidermy option listed in the county located in Weatherford. Smalley's Taxidermy Studio provides mounting services for hunters throughout the region. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount for a mature buck or specialized bird work, having a specialist in the local area saves you a long drive to Oklahoma City. It is always a good idea to call ahead during the peak of deer season to check current turnaround times.

1 taxidermist in Custer County

Serving Weatherford.

Smalley's Taxidermy Studio

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Weatherford, OK

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Using taxidermists in Custer 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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