North Country Taxidermy Studio
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Hazelhurst, WI
Taxidermists in Oneida County, Wisconsin
Oneida County offers a mix of heavy timber and lake country that produces big-bodied whitetails and trophy black bears. If you manage to drop a buck in the hardwoods or pull a monster muskie from the Willow Flowage, you need a local mount that holds up. The Northwoods environment puts a lot of stress on trophies, so finding a shop that understands local game is essential for a long-lasting display.
There is currently one professional taxidermy option listed in the county located in Hazelhurst. North Country Taxidermy Studio handles a variety of local species, including shoulder mounts for deer and specialized fish work. Having a shop right in the Hazelhurst area makes it easier to drop off your harvest before the meat goes to the processor. Check their current turnaround times before bringing in your hide or rack.
1 taxidermist in Oneida County
Serving Hazelhurst.
Using taxidermists in Oneida 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.