Eternal Trophies Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Portland, Indiana

(765) 867-8876, Portland, IN 47371View on Yelp

About Eternal Trophies Taxidermy

Eternal Trophies Taxidermy is based in Portland, Indiana, the county seat of Jay County in the eastern part of the state near the Ohio border. This corner of Indiana is known for productive farmland and timber that consistently yields quality whitetail deer, making it a busy area for taxidermists each fall. Portland's location also puts it within reach of hunters from western Ohio who prefer a closer alternative to busy urban studios. The studio name reflects a focus on preservation quality, turning harvested animals into lasting displays for home, cabin, or office.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Eternal Trophies Taxidermy offers the kind of work that eastern Indiana hunters and collectors need. Trophy shoulder mounts for whitetail deer involve field cape inspection, commercial or custom form selection, and detailed finishing work on facial features like the nose, lips, and eyes. For collectors and sportsmen who want something more dramatic, full body mounts are available for deer, coyote, and other species, requiring full skeleton or form reconstruction. Habitat display builds are also an option, where the finished mount is placed in a naturalistic scene using artificial foliage and terrain elements.

Service Area

Eternal Trophies Taxidermy serves Portland and Jay County, along with clients from neighboring counties including Randolph, Wells, and Adams. Hunters from just across the Indiana-Ohio border also bring their trophies here for mounting. The studio draws from a broad rural region where hunting is a deeply rooted tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Eternal Trophies Taxidermy do a full body deer mount?
Full body mounts are available but require significantly more time, materials, and skilled labor than a standard shoulder mount, so the cost is substantially higher. You'll want to discuss the project in detail upfront, including the pose, habitat base options, and the condition your animal needs to be in for a full body to work well.
Do you work on animals harvested in Ohio?
Most taxidermists in Indiana near the Ohio border regularly handle out-of-state trophies, and Ohio hunters are a common part of their clientele. Bring your harvest tags and any required documentation, and ask the studio if they have any specific requirements for out-of-state specimens.
What is a habitat display and how much does it cost?
A habitat display incorporates your mounted animal into a scenic base or backing that includes artificial plants, rocks, logs, or other natural elements to create a diorama effect. Pricing varies widely based on the complexity of the habitat and the size of the mount, so you'll need a custom quote for this type of project.
How do I transport a large animal to the studio?
For a deer, if it's already caped and the hide is properly stored, bring the hide and skull with antlers in a sealed plastic bag on ice or frozen. If the animal is whole and field-dressed, you can transport it in a cooler or truck bed as long as it stays below 40 degrees Fahrenheit during transit.
What's the best way to store a deer hide before bringing it in?
Freezing is the safest long-term storage option if you can't get to the taxidermist right away. Salt can be applied to a flesh-side-out rolled hide as a short-term preservation method, but freezing is more reliable and requires less skill to do correctly.
Can I see examples of finished mounts before I commit?
Most taxidermy studios are happy to show you finished work, either in person at their shop or through photos. Seeing examples of a taxidermist's deer mounts specifically, including facial detail and hide quality, is the best way to evaluate whether their work meets your standards.

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