Mayes Taxidermy Studio
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Stevens Point, WI
Taxidermists in Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County offers a mix of agricultural fields and oak stands that produce quality white-tailed bucks and plenty of spring turkeys. When you bag a trophy along the Wisconsin River or on private land near Stevens Point, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Midwestern game. Having a professional nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the cape is fresh.
There is currently one featured professional serving hunters in this area. Mayes Taxidermy Studio in Stevens Point handles local mounts, providing specialized service right in the heart of the county. Whether you are looking to preserve a heavy-racked buck or a large tom, these listings connect you with the expertise needed to finish your season.
1 taxidermist in Portage County
Serving Stevens Point.
Using taxidermists in Portage 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.