TaxidermyXWeldy Hill Fur & Hide Tanning
Taxidermist in Nappanee, Indiana
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Small GameAbout Weldy Hill Fur & Hide Tanning
Weldy Hill Fur & Hide Tanning is a taxidermy studio located in Nappanee, Indiana, locally owned and operated and serving Middlebury, Goshen, Warsaw, Wakarusa, Syracuse, and surrounding areas.
They operate as a dedicated taxidermy and hide-tanning shop offering fur dressing, fur and hair-off tanning, skinning, fleshing, and both soft and wet tans.
The studio focuses on comprehensive hide tanning for game animals and livestock, along with leatherwork and decorative hunting pieces.
Animal Mount Types
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- • Deer
- • Elk
- • Moose
- • Antelope
- • Black bear
- • Bison
small game
- • Beaver
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Fisher
- • Fox
- • Lynx
Animal Mount Details
They primarily work on big game, small game, furbearers, and livestock hides rather than traditional mounted trophies.
You can choose from dry tans and various lifesize, half-lifesize, and wall-hanger categories depending on how you plan to use each hide.
In business since 2004, the team emphasizes traditional methods, craftsmanship, and personalized attention on every hide they handle.
Reviews highlight excellent workmanship on tanned hides, including complex projects like bison with both hair-on and hair-off finishes.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish a detailed retail tanning price list, with rates based on species, size, and type of work, plus volume discounts for larger batches of same-species skins and specific deposit requirements for cow hides.
The tanning process typically averages about five days from project start, though larger or more detailed work can take longer depending on workload.
In addition to tanning, they offer leatherwork, wall hangers, decorative hunting items, and finished furs and leather for sale.
What Customers Say
Customers report good to excellent results, praising the quality of the tanned hides and specifically noting strong work on bison hides.
Reviews, while limited in number, recommend the business and suggest a positive, professional service experience.
Reviewers mention quick turnaround and do not report delays, reinforcing the studio’s reputation for reliable completion times.
Find Out More
Located in Nappanee, Indiana, they serve hunters, ranchers, trappers, and taxidermists throughout the surrounding northern Indiana region.
Review their posted pricing guide and preparation rules, then call or visit during business hours to discuss your hides, confirm costs, and schedule your project.
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