Taxidermists in Sumter County, Georgia

Sumter County offers solid opportunities for hunters targeting big bucks in the Flint River basin and the surrounding farmland. When you pull a trophy out of the woods around Americus, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of South Georgia whitetails and waterfowl. Keeping your work close to home makes it easier to discuss the pose and check on the progress of your mount throughout the drying process.

There are currently two taxidermy shops serving this area, with both operations located in Americus. Professionals like DeVane Taxidermy handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom birds and small game. These local shops stay busy during the peak of the firearms season, so it is best to call ahead and confirm their current turnaround times before you drop off your hide.

2 taxidermists in Sumter County

Serving Americus.

Using taxidermists in Sumter 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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