Jenna Hinkle Taxidermy

05/22/2024

Thank you to all my customers for choosing me for your deer mounts. Unfortunately, I had a knee injury a few weeks ago that resulted in me tearing my MPFL (the ligament that holds the patella in place). I will be having surgery sometime in the near future. My hope is to still have all the mounts done within the amount of time originally quoted. However, I know this could set me back just a bit. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing what I can to push forward though. Thank you for your understanding!

03/20/2024

I attended the Illinois Taxidermy Association convention over the weekend. It was an honor to visit and learn from others in the industry. I also got to spend some time with two of my mentors. I’m very thankful for the opportunity!

03/16/2024

beautiful deer for this young man😊

11/28/2023

Shirts are finally in! If you ordered one, I will be in touch!

11/27/2023

Thank you all for this season. All glory to God for letting this happen. Remember that all your deer are trophies❤️

11/20/2023

I really appreciate the tremendous amount of support this deer season. As of right now, I have reached the max I can take in order to get them back in an appropriate amount of time. On top of this business, I'm still a high school student, so I have to have a limit. If you have already been in touch with me, I have you on the list. Please remember me for next hunting season!

11/17/2023

Good luck hunters! Be safe!

11/16/2023

Shotgun season starts tomorrow! I’m hoping to get a lot of shoulder mounts this year and appreciate all the support. Right now, I am not offering European mounts. I will also be doing some hunting this weekend. If you happen to get a buck, please message me, call or text to make sure I am here before stopping in. My number is 516-1809.

I know a lot of people don’t cape their own deer, but if you do, here is a link to what you need to do.

https://www.facebook.com/share/MPmbJw8qAkiD92Ux/?mibextid=WC7FNe

When caping your deer for a mount, here are the cuts you need to make!

Here is a valuable tip: When you drop off your deer at a processor and they cape it for you, make sure you pick it up ASAP when they call! Because they don’t usually put it in a freezer, it gets put in a cooler like a big refrigerator. It slows down decomposition but doesn’t stop it! I have seen a lot of capes ruined because they set too long at the processor, because people assume they are frozen.
Hope this helps! Good luck everyone!

Feel free to share to help anyone that needs it!

11/05/2023

My favorite helper❤️🐾

10/31/2023

Thank you to Penny Shreve with The Outlook. They featured an article about my taxidermy business. If you didn't get a chance to read it, it's also online -

10/18/2023

So excited for what this season has to bring 😊

10/07/2023

The cold front has come in, which means the deer may be coming out! Good luck hunters!

10/01/2023

Illinois hunting season starts today!!! Call or message me if you get a nice deer and would like it mounted!

09/27/2023

We have Jenna Hinkle Taxidermy t-shirts we are taking orders for. They are available in Black, Heather Maroon or Heather Military Green. If you are interested, please comment or message me your size, color of tshirt and how you are planning to pay.

Thanks again for your support! I am looking forward to deer season!

09/26/2023

09/26/2023

Hi everyone! I just wanted to remind everyone with deer season coming up that I am in business. I am so thankful for this opportunity. And, I am forever grateful for all of the support. Thank you so much❤️🦌