Taxidermists in Wilkes County, Georgia

Wilkes County sits in a prime section of Georgia’s Piedmont, offering heavy cover and creek bottoms that produce quality whitetails every season. Hunters in the area need a reliable way to preserve their trophies without driving halfway across the state. Whether you are hunting managed timberland or family farms near Washington, having a local shop nearby is essential for getting your harvest handled quickly after the hunt.

You can find professional services like D&D Taxidermy & Processing located right in Washington. They handle the transition from the field to the wall, providing both mounting and meat processing in one spot. This setup is practical for hunters who want to drop off a deer and ensure the meat is taken care of while the taxidermy work begins. It saves time during the busy months of the primary firearms season.

1 taxidermist in Wilkes County

Serving Washington.

D&D Taxidermy & Processing

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Using taxidermists in Wilkes 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.