Mims Taxidermy
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Selma, AL
Taxidermists in Dallas County, Alabama
Dallas County is central to Alabama's Black Belt, where the fertile soil and hardwood bottoms produce some of the heaviest bucks in the state. Whether you are hunting the Alabama River corridor or private timberland near Selma, you need a local professional who knows how to handle the thick necks and deep racks typical of this region.
Mims Taxidermy in Selma is the primary option for hunters looking to preserve a trophy in this area. Having a local shop available means you can get your deer or hogs into a cooler quickly after the harvest to prevent spoilage during the humid Southern winters. This ensures the cape stays in good condition for a shoulder mount or European display.
1 taxidermist in Dallas County
Serving Selma.
Using taxidermists in Dallas County
A taxidermist takes your cape and antlers, preps and tans the hide, then mounts the animal on a form. Most shops want the cape caped out and frozen, or the whole head delivered cold and unfrozen within a day or two of the kill.
What to ask before you commit
- What is your current turnaround time, in months?
- Do you tan in-house or send hides out?
- What deposit do you require, and is it applied to the final price?
- Can I see finished mounts of the same species?
- How should I care for the cape before I bring it in?
What it usually costs
Shoulder mounts commonly run several hundred to well over a thousand dollars depending on species, form and finish work. European mounts are typically the least expensive option. Deposits of 30-50% are standard.
Timing matters
Get the cape cold fast. Do not salt or freeze a cape you plan to have mounted without asking the shop first — hair slip from a warm hide is the single most common ruined mount.