Taxidermists in Gordon County, Georgia

Gordon County offers several options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful hunt in the North Georgia woods. Whether you are tracking bucks through the thickets near the Oostanaula River or chasing longbeards on private timberland, you need a local professional who knows how to handle Southern whitetails and native small game.

There are currently four taxidermy services listed in the county, with the majority based out of Calhoun. Local shops like Pettit's Taxidermy and Deer Processing Inc. provide convenient locations for those who need to drop off a mount quickly after the harvest. These specialists understand the specific anatomy of local game and can help you choose the right pose for your wall.

4 taxidermists in Gordon County

Serving Calhoun.

Using taxidermists in Gordon 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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