Taxidermists in Bibb County, Georgia

Bibb County hunters typically find themselves hunting the Ocmulgee River corridor or local timber tracts for whitetail and feral hogs. When you get a trophy down in the Macon area, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Georgia deer. Getting your cape to a professional quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount that lasts for decades.

This directory includes four taxidermists based in Macon, such as Buckmaster Taxidermy. These shops handle standard shoulder mounts, European mounts, and various small game found throughout central Georgia. Most of these professionals are located right in town, making it easy to drop off your harvest on your way back from the woods or the processor.

4 taxidermists in Bibb County

Serving Macon.

Using taxidermists in Bibb 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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