Stehling's Taxidermy LLC
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Jefferson, WI
Taxidermists in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County offers plenty of opportunities for hunters, especially those working the woodlots and farm fields between the Rock and Crawfish Rivers. Whether you are tracking a heavy-racked buck during the November rut or pulling waterfowl from the local marshes, you need a local professional who knows how to preserve a trophy.
The county features skilled service in the city of Jefferson, including Stehling's Taxidermy LLC. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while it is still fresh, ensuring the cape and hide stay in good condition. These local experts handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to specialized bird work for area hunters.
1 taxidermist in Jefferson County
Serving Jefferson.
Using taxidermists in Jefferson 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.