Northwoods Taxidermy
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Eagle, WI
Taxidermists in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County offers a mix of agricultural land and kettle moraine terrain that produces heavy-racked whitetails and plenty of waterfowl. When you tag a trophy in the woodlots around Eagle or along the Bark River, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of Wisconsin game. These taxidermists handle everything from shoulder mounts to waterfowl displays.
The current listings feature shops in Brookfield and Eagle, including Northwoods Taxidermy. Having a specialist nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is fresh and discuss specific poses in person. These professionals focus on preserving the details of your hunt so the mount lasts for decades on your wall.
2 taxidermists in Waukesha County
Serving Brookfield, Eagle.
WW Custom Taxidermy & Hunts LLC
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Brookfield, WI
Using taxidermists in Waukesha 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.