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Taxidermy in Connecticut

Looking for taxidermy near me? Trackyn makes it easy to find taxidermists throughout Connecticut. 3 verified and community-listed taxidermists across Connecticut. Serving Berlin, Middlebury, Middletown.

Taxidermy near me in Connecticut

Hunters in Connecticut looking for taxidermy near me can compare 3 local taxidermists on Trackyn. You will also find taxidermists in and around Middlebury, Middletown and Berlin. Open a profile — for example Kevin's Taxidermy LLC, Northeast Taxidermy Studios, Inc. / J&L Pitruzzello & Co., and Wild Arts Taxidermy Studios — to check hours, contact details and availability during the busy season.

Choosing a taxidermist in Connecticut

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.