Taxidermists in Ben Hill County, Georgia

Ben Hill County offers plenty of opportunities for hunters chasing whitetails and hogs along the Ocmulgee River basin. When you land a trophy in the pine stands or bottomlands near Fitzgerald, you need a local professional to handle the mount. Local shops provide traditional shoulder mounts and skull cleaning to preserve your harvest.

There are currently two taxidermy operations listed in the county, both located in Fitzgerald. One of these local options is Southern Snakeskin Rescue / Taxidermy, which specializes in regional species. Whether you are looking for a standard deer mount or specialized skin work, these craftsmen understand how to handle Georgia game.

2 taxidermists in Ben Hill County

Serving Fitzgerald.

Southern Snakeskin Rescue / Taxidermy

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Spittin Image Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Ben Hill 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.