Is taxidermy legal in Illinois?

Before any person shall engage in the business of taxidermy within the state of Illinois, they must first procure a license from the Department of Natural Resources. The annual fee for a state taxidermy license is $25.00. Illinois taxidermy licenses expire on January 31st of each year.

How much does it cost to have a deer mounted?

The long story short is you should expect to pay a minimum of $500 for a quality deer mount, and don’t be surprised if that figure pushes to $600 or more. Having been on the receiving end of several really bad mounts over the years, I know full well that you get what you pay for when it comes to deer taxidermy mounts!

Is it legal to collect animal bones in Illinois?

A Permit for Possession of Endangered or Threatened Species is required to collect any endangered or threatened animal or any part or product (skin, bones, eggs, nest, etc.)

How much does it cost to have a turkey fan mounted?

Birds

Chucker	$ 350.00
Turkey Fan, Beard, & Spurs	$ 150.00
Turkey Fan, Beard, Spurs, & Skull	$ 175.00
Turkey Fan, Beard, Wings & Feet	$ 350.00
Turkey Shoulder Mount	$ 600.00

Can you shoot rabbits in your yard in Illinois?

Most wildlife is protected by law and cannot be killed or even removed without a permit. The Illinois Department of National Resources is tasked with conservation and management of wild species in Illinois.

Is it illegal to remove a squirrel nest in Illinois?

A permit is needed to remove eastern woodrats, rice rats, and Franklin’s ground squirrels, which are listed as endangered or threatened species in Illinois. A permit is needed.

How many hours does it take to mount a deer head?

The actual taxidermy work is amazingly quick. “Hands-on, about two and a half hours total to do a deer head.” “Takes three to four months to get my hides back from the tannery,” says my friend and taxidermist Lance Waln. “After that, it’s easy.

Can I keep a bird skull I found?

These, and most other bird species, are fully protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Pieces or parts of the species listed by this act are illegal to sell or even to possess. This includes skulls, feathers, eggs and nest parts.

How much is it to mount a squirrel?

$225

Species	Shoulder Mount	Life-Size Mount
Fox	$350	$600
Bobcat		$600
Rabbit		$225
Squirrel		$225

How much is a full body taxidermy?

Spring 2022 Pricing

Species	Shoulder Mount	Life-Size
Black Bear	$810	$4,500
Brown/Grizzly Bear	$1,300	$8,755
Coyote	$560 Shoulder/Pedestal	$1,500
Red/Grey Fox	$560 Shoulder/Pedestal	$1,250

Can I shoot squirrels in my backyard in Illinois?

Most small mammals may be killed or removed without a permit (for example, house mice, Norway rats, moles, voles, gophers, shrews, chipmunks, and thirteen- lined ground squirrels).

Can I shoot a coyote on my property in Illinois?

Coyotes may be hunted on private property using dogs, archery devices, any type and caliber of handgun, any type of legal rifle including large capacity semi-automatic rifles, and shotguns using any type of shell.

Can I shoot a groundhog in Illinois?

You do not need a hunting license to kill a problem groundhog. While wildlife is generally protected under the law, protection is removed if the animal is damaging or destroying personal property. Groundhogs are permitted to be killed if they are causing damage such as digging at a home’s foundation.

Can I take bones from the beach?

You may collect and keep any bones, teeth, or ivory from a non-ESA listed marine mammal found on a beach or land within ¼ of a mile of an ocean, bay, or estuary. You may not collect parts from a carcass or parts with soft tissues attached.

Can you take antlers from roadkill?

Most states will offer what is called a salvage permit for a person that hit and damaged their vehicle in a collision with a deer or other big game animal. This salvage permit allows the person to legally possess the deer, from its meat to the antlers.