Limkemann's Bonehead & Chop Shop

Taxidermist in Laredo, Missouri

(660) 654-0996518 W 2nd St, Laredo, MO 64652View on Yelp

About Limkemann's Bonehead & Chop Shop

Limkemann's Bonehead and Chop Shop in Laredo, Missouri is one of those shops where the name tells you exactly what kind of work they love most. Laredo is a small community in Grundy County in north Missouri, an area defined by its farming landscape and serious whitetail deer hunting. A business with this kind of direct, no-nonsense name tends to attract the same kind of no-nonsense clientele: hunters who want quality work done right without a lot of fuss. Skull and bone work is clearly a passion here, which sets them apart from shops that treat it as a secondary service.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

The name points directly to skull processing and antler work as core specialties. European skull mounts, which involve cleaning and whitening the deer skull with antlers attached, are a clean and increasingly popular alternative to full shoulder mounts. Antler-only mounts are another option, displaying the rack on a decorative panel or medallion. Beyond skull work, the shop handles broader taxidermy services for north Missouri hunters, including deer shoulder mounts and likely other big game processing for the area's hunting community.

Service Area

Limkemann's Bonehead and Chop Shop serves the Laredo area and broader Grundy County, Missouri. Hunters from Trenton, Galt, and other north Missouri communities make the trip for skull and taxidermy work. The rural location makes it a natural fit for the agricultural and hunting communities throughout the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a European skull mount?
A European mount involves cleaning the skull completely of all tissue and then whitening it, with the antlers left attached. It displays the natural bone structure of the animal and has a clean, minimalist look that's become very popular with deer hunters.
How is skull cleaning done, and does the method matter?
Common methods include maceration, beetle colonies, and simmering in water. Maceration and beetle cleaning are generally gentler on fine bone detail, while boiling can sometimes damage nasal bones or loosen teeth if done too aggressively.
Is a skull mount cheaper than a shoulder mount?
Yes, significantly. Skull mounts require less material and less time than a full shoulder mount, making them an attractive option for hunters who want to commemorate multiple harvests without a large investment each time.
Can I get just the antlers mounted without the skull?
Antler-only mounts on panels or medallions are a popular option. They're compact, affordable, and work well in spaces where a full skull or shoulder mount would feel too large.
Do I need to bring the whole head, or just the skull?
Bring the whole head if the skull hasn't been cleaned yet. The taxidermist handles the cleaning process as part of the service. If the skull is already partially cleaned, bring it in and they'll assess where to start.
How long does a skull mount typically take to complete?
Turnaround depends on the method used and how busy the shop is. Maceration can take several weeks, while beetle colonies can be faster under the right conditions. Call (660) 654-0996 to get a current estimate.

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