Taxidermists in Franklin County, Georgia

Franklin County hunters typically focus on the hardwood ridges and pine stands surrounding Lavonia and the Lake Hartwell area. Whether you are chasing big whitetails during the rut or calling in longbeards in the spring, finding a local professional to handle your trophy is the final step of the hunt. Most guys in this part of Northeast Georgia need a reliable shop that understands southern deer anatomy and proper hide preservation.

There is currently one featured professional serving this area, Antler Creations Taxidermy in Lavonia. They provide specialized mounting services for local sportsmen who want to preserve their harvest without driving toward Athens or Atlanta. Having a shop right in the county makes it easier to drop off your deer or turkey while the cape is still fresh.

1 taxidermist in Franklin County

Serving Lavonia.

Antler Creations Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Franklin 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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