Taxidermists in Whitfield County, Georgia

Whitfield County hunters have a few solid options for preserving a trophy after a successful trip to the Cohutta Wilderness or local timber tracts. Whether you took a heavy-racked buck in the mountain foothills or a tom in the bottomlands, these local shops handle standard shoulder mounts, birds, and small game. Having a taxidermist nearby in Dalton or Cohutta makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is fresh.

You can find professional services like Shipman's Taxidermy Studio in Cohutta to handle your specific mounting needs. Most shops in the area offer traditional mounts along with skull cleaning and tanning services. It is best to call ahead to check current turnaround times and specific drop-off instructions before you head in from the field.

3 taxidermists in Whitfield County

Serving Cohutta, Dalton.

Using taxidermists in Whitfield 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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