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    Indianola, Iowa

    Scovel Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Indianola, Iowa

    4.7 (35 reviews)
    Big GameFish

    About Scovel Taxidermy

    Scovel Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Indianola, Iowa with a second studio in Unionville, Missouri, operating as a full-time, fully insured shop.

    You work with an established studio that focuses heavily on deer mounts and skull work while also taking on other horned and antlered game and fish.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Deer
    • Elk
    • Antelope
    • Bear

    fish


      Animal Mount Details

      They primarily work on big game and other horned and antlered game heads, along with fish and European skull mounts.

      Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, European/skull mounts, and life-size options on select game heads, with custom rack positioning and hydro-dipped finishes for skulls.

      In business since 2002, Scovel Taxidermy highlights extensive experience in deer shoulder mounts, skull mounts, and most horned and antlered game, as well as fish work.

      They emphasize quality craftsmanship with in-house tanning, top-quality forms and eyes, non-boiling professional skull methods, custom eye and ear expressions, and museum-quality whitening.


      Pricing & Turnaround

      They describe their deer shoulder mounts as cost-effective and accept all forms of payment, and they publish example prices for related products like skull hangers, swivel brackets, apparel, and candles; for mount pricing, they encourage you to contact the studio directly.

      You can generally expect deer shoulder mounts in under a year, large game such as hogs, bears, and elk to take longer than a year, and European skull mounts to be finished in under six months, with reviewers often calling turnaround fast or quicker than expected.

      Additional options include hydro dipping and camo or printed finishes for skulls, custom habitat-style details such as pose and rack design, free daily deer pickup from Milo Locker with caping for transport, and related products like mounting hardware, apparel, and candles.


      What Customers Say

      4.7(35 reviews)
      Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

      Reviews are strongly positive about quality, praising the realism, detail, and cleanliness of both shoulder and European mounts, with many repeat customers trusting them with special trophies.

      Customers consistently describe the service as friendly, professional, and easy to work with, noting clear communication and a family-run atmosphere that makes them comfortable returning.

      Most reviewers report fast or very reasonable turnaround and say the work is worth the wait, though a few isolated reviews mention negative experiences and concerns about specific pieces and pricing.


      Find Out More

      The main studio sits in Indianola, Iowa, in Warren County just south of Des Moines, with a second location in Unionville, Missouri, serving hunters in both states by appointment only.

      You can schedule an appointment online for either location or call or text the listed number to arrange drop-off, ask about pricing, or set up free deer pickup from Milo Locker.

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