Our Story

Scovel Taxidermy, located in Indianola, IA, south of Des Moines in central Iowa, was a dream that became a reality in 2001. Rocky Scovel, an avid deer hunter, began by doing deer shoulder mounts. We have added fish and all types of game heads to our taxidermy services over the years. We introduced European skull mounts, utilizing dermestid beetles and maceration in 2007.

Starting in 2019 we now have a second pick up and drop off location! In addition to Indianola, Iowa, you can now drop off and pick up in Unionville, Missouri. By appointment only we can help bridge the gap for our southern Iowa hunters and offer a new service for Northern Missouri hunters.  

We take great pride in our customer relationships. We strive to become more than just your taxidermists. Many of our clients have become friends as we earned the honor to preserve your treasured trophies. We have the privilege of being the taxidermist many hunting outfitters send their valuable clients to.

Many of our avid deer hunters use the Milo Locker HUSH Program and use our FREE pick up service form the locker. We know your time is valuable, by offering this service we save you time and the extra trip.

​We are a full time taxidermy studio.
**Available by appointments only.**
Located in Iowa and Missouri.
Deer turn around is less than a year. 
Large game; hogs, bears, elk all could take longer than a year.
Skull turn around generally less than 6 months.
We accept all forms of payment!
Thank you for your loyalty and support!​
Please call or text 515-962-1341.

OUR WHY!