Canton, GA
Taxidermists in Cherokee County, Georgia
If you take a buck in the foothills of Cherokee County, you need a local shop that understands the specific genetics of North Georgia deer. The woods around Canton hold some heavy-bodied deer, and getting your cape to a professional quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount. There are currently three taxidermy shops listed in the area to handle your trophy.
These local businesses, including Foster The Wildd Taxidermy in Canton, specialize in everything from standard shoulder mounts to European mounts. Whether you are hunting the Etowah River corridor or private land near the county line, these shops provide the technical skill needed to preserve your season. Check the listings below for contact details and shop locations.
3 taxidermists in Cherokee County
Serving Canton.
Canton, GA
Canton, GA
Using taxidermists in Cherokee 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.
