Taxidermists in Johnson County, Kentucky

If you are hunting the hills and hollows around Johnson County, you need a local taxidermist who understands the heavy antler mass and thick hides typical of the Big Sandy region. Whether you pulled a buck out of the brush near Paintsville Lake or tagged a turkey on a ridge top, finding someone nearby ensures your trophy gets handled while the cape is fresh.

There is currently one specialized shop serving the area, located out in Sitka. Grey Wolf Taxidermy provides mounting services for hunters coming off the local ridges. Having a shop right here in the county makes it easier to drop off your harvest without driving halfway across Eastern Kentucky.

1 taxidermist in Johnson County

Serving Sitka.

Grey Wolf Taxidermy

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Sitka, KY

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Using taxidermists in Johnson 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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