Taxidermists in Carroll County, Kentucky

If you are hunting the hardwood ridges or river bottoms of Carroll County, you likely know the area produces some heavy-racked bucks and large eastern turkeys. Whether you pull a trophy from the hills near Ghent or along the Ohio River, finding a local shop to handle the mount is important for preserving the memory of the season.

There is currently one professional option listed in this area, located in Ghent. Gunners Taxidermy Inc. serves hunters who need high-quality shoulder mounts or bird work completed after a successful outing. Having a taxidermist right here in the county makes it easier to drop off your harvest before the meat goes to the processor.

1 taxidermist in Carroll County

Serving Ghent.

Gunners Taxidermy Inc.

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Using taxidermists in Carroll 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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