Irving Creek Taxidermy
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Menomonie, WI
Taxidermists in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Dunn County offers varied terrain for deer and waterfowl, with three taxidermy shops currently serving the area. These local businesses are located in Menomonie and Ridgeland. Most of the work here involves whitetail mounts from the Red Cedar River corridor and the surrounding oak ridges.
Whitetail Livn in Menomonie is one of the options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy from a recent season. These local taxidermists understand the specific characteristics of Western Wisconsin game. Having a professional close to the field makes it easier to drop off your harvest and discuss specific posing requirements while the hide is still fresh.
2 taxidermists in Dunn County
Serving Menomonie, Ridgeland.
Rolling Hills Taxidermy
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Ridgeland, WI
Using taxidermists in Dunn 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.