Taxidermists in Iowa
Showing 12 of 27. Most complete listings first.
Art of the Wild Taxidermy
Dunkerton, IA· ★ 5 (5)
North Star Hunting Preserve
Montour, IA· ★ 3.7 (11)
Sleepy Creek Tannery & Fur Dressing
TanneryWellsburg, IA· ★ 4.6 (82)
G2 Taxidermy Supply
Fort Madison, IA
Kliment Taxidermy
Northwood, IA· ★ 5
LuckeyDoe Taxidermy
Leon, IA
Taxidermy By Shep Brown
Ottumwa, IA· ★ 5 (6)
Backcountry Skullworks
Hubbard, IA· ★ 5 (1)
All Seasons Taxidermy
Mt Vernon, IA· ★ 4.6
Scovel Taxidermy
Indianola, IA· ★ 4.7 (38)
Bakker Taxidermy
Doon, IA· ★ 5 (11)
Big River Taxidermy
Lansing, IA· ★ 5 (5)
Hunting in Iowa
Iowa is consistently ranked among the top states for mature whitetail deer, with its prime agricultural land and strict antler-point restrictions producing some of the largest bucks in North America. Iowa taxidermists are highly experienced in record-class deer mounts.
Hunting Seasons
Verified 2026-09-13 against Iowa Department of Natural Resources season dates. Seasons and limits can change — always check current regulations before hunting.
| Species | Season Opens | Season Closes | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer (Archery) | Oct 1 | Jan 10 | 1 antlered/season |
| Whitetail Deer (Firearm) | Dec 5 | Dec 20 | 1 antlered/season |
| Wild Turkey (Spring) | Apr 14 | May 31 | 2/season |
| Pheasant | Oct 31 | Jan 10 | 3 roosters/day |
Hunting License & Fees
Resident License
$22
Base hunting license
Non-Resident License
$131 (+$15 habitat fee)
Base hunting license
Fees are approximate. Species-specific tags and stamps may be required in addition to the base license.
Useful Links
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources →
Official wildlife agency — regulations, seasons, and news
- Iowa Season Dates & Regulations →
Source for the season table above
- Public Hunting Lands in Iowa →
Wildlife management areas and state-managed public lands