North 40 Taxidermy

05/20/2026

Here's a near perfect fan! Nice Beard and spurs too. This one turned out nice.

05/15/2026

Dax and Ben caught their limit and took home 2nd at the Rend Lake IHSA Regional yesterday. That qualifies them for the sectionals next week at LOE. Proud of you boys! And congratulations to the other local HS teams that are moving on to the sectionals.
1. Waltonville (Stewart/Kujawa) - 15.10 lbs
2. West Frankfort (Hutchcraft/McCord) - 13.07
3. Woodlawn (Rollie/Lowery) - 10.96
4. Galatia (Gibbs/Ridgeway) - 10.40
5. Benton (Hamilton/Fender) - 10.40
6. Woodlawn (Jones/Barger) - 7.28 also big bass 4.98

04/22/2026

Here's a pretty fan on this youth season turkey mount.

04/07/2026

Seeing them everywhere!!! I'd mount that one!

"Ground control to Major Tom!"

04/07/2026

A pretty Southern Illinois 10 point.

03/29/2026

West Frankfort High School's Dax & Ben caught their limit today at Lake of Egypt. They didn't finish as high on the board as they would've liked, tied for 14th out of 101 boats is a good start to the season! Back at it tomorrow.

03/28/2026

Make those first hunt memories last a lifetime! 🦃🏹
There’s nothing like the pride of a youth hunter’s first bird. Keep that memory on the wall with our Youth Hunter Special!
🔹 $170 Fan & Beard Mount (Regularly $195)
🔹 Includes a basic plaque
🔹 Valid for the 2026 Spring Season only
🔹 For hunters age 17 & under
Give them a trophy they'll cherish forever. Swing by North 40 Taxidermy or DM us to get started! 🌲

03/27/2026

10/16/2023

Smile for the camera!!!

10/09/2023

Whether you use North 40 Taxidermist or another company, here are pointers on how to properly cape a whitetail deer for mounting. We can't use what's not there.

Good luck this season and please be safe!!!