Taxidermists in Madison County, Kentucky

Madison County hunters usually focus on the hardwood ridges and farm edges around Richmond for whitetail and eastern turkey. When you bring down a mature buck or a tom with a thick beard, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of Kentucky game. Finding a reliable taxidermist nearby saves you from driving across several counties just to drop off a cape or a set of antlers.

Rivers Edge Outdoors LLC in Richmond provides taxidermy services for sportsmen in this part of the Bluegrass. Having a professional close to home ensures your trophy is handled correctly from the start. Whether you are mounting a first deer or a limit of waterfowl, these local services help preserve your season.

1 taxidermist in Madison County

Serving Richmond.

Rivers Edge Outdoors LLC

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Richmond, KY

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Using taxidermists in Madison 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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