Taxidermists in Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Oglethorpe County stays busy during deer season because of its high deer density and large tracts of timberland. If you take a quality buck in the woods around Lexington or near the Oconee River, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of Georgia whitetails.

There is currently one professional option listed in the county, with Nimmons Taxidermy operating out of Lexington. Having a taxidermist nearby makes it easier to drop off your trophy while the cape is fresh. These services handle standard shoulder mounts and European mounts for hunters across the Piedmont region.

1 taxidermist in Oglethorpe County

Serving Lexington.

Nimmons Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Oglethorpe 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.