Taxidermists in Baldwin County, Georgia

Baldwin County hunters have a few reliable options for mounting their trophies right in Milledgeville. Whether you take a buck along the Oconee River or pull a big bass out of Lake Sinclair, these local shops handle standard shoulder mounts, European mounts, and fish. Having a taxidermist nearby makes it much easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is fresh and check in on the progress throughout the curing and drying stages.

Creekside Taxidermy is one of the three active operations currently serving the county. Most of these professionals work with local whitetail and waterfowl, but they can also manage birds and small game common to the Georgia Piedmont. When you call, be sure to ask about their current turnaround times and specific requirements for how you should cap out your deer or prep your fish before bringing it into the shop.

3 taxidermists in Baldwin County

Serving Milledgeville.

Using taxidermists in Baldwin 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.

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