Taxidermists in Harrison County, Kentucky

Harrison County offers decent ground for deer and turkey, especially around the Licking River and the rolling hills outside Cynthiana. When you bag a trophy buck or a big tom in this part of Central Kentucky, you want a local mounter who understands the build of regional game. There are two taxidermy shops currently operating in the county to handle your field-dressed trophies.

Both shops are located in Cynthiana, making them easy to reach for hunters coming in from the surrounding ridges. Lizer's Taxidermy is one of the local options available for those looking to preserve a mount from their most recent season. These professionals handle the skinning and tanning process to ensure your harvest lasts long after the hunt is over.

2 taxidermists in Harrison County

Serving Cynthiana.

Four Seasons Taxidermy

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Cynthiana, KY

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Lizer's Taxidermy

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Cynthiana, KY

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Using taxidermists in Harrison 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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