Taxidermists in Mercer County, Kentucky

Mercer County offers a single specialized option for hunters looking to preserve their harvest from the central Kentucky woods. With the Salt River and Herrington Lake nearby, local outdoorsmen often bring in whitetail deer or waterfowl taken during the winter seasons. Having a shop located right in Burgin makes it convenient to drop off a hide or bird without driving far from the field.

Sanders Taxidermy handles the work in this area, focusing on quality mounts for local sportsmen. Whether you are dealing with a buck from the hardwood ridges or a trophy from a managed farm, this shop provides the essential finishing services needed in the Harrodsburg and Burgin vicinity. It is the practical choice for keeping your hunting memories close to home.

1 taxidermist in Mercer County

Serving Burgin.

Sanders Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Mercer 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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