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Wausau, WI
Taxidermists in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon County provides plenty of opportunities for big game, especially with the heavy woods and farm edges surrounding Wausau. When you pull a mature buck out of the local timber or tag a trophy bear, finding a local shop to handle the mount is the next step. You want someone who understands the anatomy of Wisconsin wildlife and can preserve the memory of the hunt with a realistic finish.
Currently, our directory features one specialist located in Wausau. Hunts Remembered Taxidermy provides services for hunters in the central part of the state looking to drop off their harvest close to home. Whether it is a shoulder mount or a rug, having a professional nearby makes the logistics easier after a successful season in the Northwoods.
1 taxidermist in Marathon County
Serving Wausau.
Using taxidermists in Marathon 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.