Taxidermists in Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County offers several options for getting your trophy mounted after a successful hunt along the Savannah River or the local pine stands. Whether you are bringing in a buck from the woods near Appling or a bird from the outskirts of Grovetown, you can find a local shop to handle the work. These craftsmen understand the specific anatomy of Georgia whitetails and regional waterfowl.

There are currently three taxidermy services listed in this area, including shops like Christe Taxidermy in Evans. Having a professional close to home makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly and discuss the specific pose or mount style you want. These local specialists provide the necessary tanning and mounting services to preserve your season's highlight.

3 taxidermists in Columbia County

Serving Appling, Evans, Grovetown.

Using taxidermists in Columbia 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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