Taxidermists in Ohio County, Kentucky

Ohio County has a solid reputation for producing heavy-racked bucks, and you will need a reliable place to take your trophy once it is down. Whether you are hunting the hardwood ridges near Olaton or the bottomlands along the Green River, getting your deer to a professional quickly is key to preserving the cape.

There is currently one specialized shop serving the area, Hall Taxidermy Studio in Olaton. Local hunters rely on this shop to handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom work. Having a professional located right in the county makes it easier to drop off your harvest without driving across half the state.

1 taxidermist in Ohio County

Serving Olaton.

Hall Taxidermy Studio

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Olaton, KY

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Using taxidermists in Ohio 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.