Tim's Taxidermy
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Shawano, WI
Taxidermists in Shawano County, Wisconsin
Shawano County offers thousands of acres of public land, including the Navarino Wildlife Area, where hunters consistently take quality whitetails and turkeys. After a successful hunt in the hardwoods or along the Wolf River, you need a local professional to handle your trophy. Proper field care is the first step, but choosing a mount that fits your space is just as important for preserving the memory of the season.
There is currently one taxidermy shop listed in the county located in Shawano. Tim's Taxidermy provides services for local hunters who need shoulder mounts, rugs, or European mounts finished. Whether you are bringing in a buck from the Nicolet National Forest or a gobbler from the farm fields, having a local shop nearby makes the drop-off and pickup process straightforward.
1 taxidermist in Shawano County
Serving Shawano.
Using taxidermists in Shawano 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.