Taxidermists in Chattooga County, Georgia

Chattooga County offers solid hunting opportunities for whitetail deer and eastern turkey throughout the Ridge and Valley region. When you harvest a trophy along the Chattooga River or near the limestone ridges, you need a local professional to handle the hide and antler work. Proper field care is essential in the Georgia heat, so having a nearby shop helps ensure your mount stays in good condition from the woods to the wall.

Local options are available in Summerville to handle your shoulder mounts and European displays. For example, Cutthroat Taxidermy provides specialized services for hunters in the area. Keeping your business within the county makes it easier to drop off your game and discuss the specific details of your mount without a long drive.

1 taxidermist in Chattooga County

Serving Summerville.

Cutthroat Taxidermy

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Summerville, GA

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Using taxidermists in Chattooga 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.