Natural Selection Taxidermy Studio
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China, ME
Taxidermists in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County offers varied terrain for sportsmen, ranging from the waterfowl habitats along the Kennebec River to the big game woods near China and Belgrade. When you land a trophy buck or a limit of birds in this part of Maine, finding a local shop to handle the mount is the next step. Most hunters here look for someone who understands the specific anatomy of Northeast species.
There is currently one taxidermy professional listed in the county located in China. Natural Selection Taxidermy Studio provides mounting services for hunters working the central Maine woods and lakes. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while it is still fresh.
3 taxidermists in Kennebec County
Serving Albion, China, Litchfield.
Wicked Critters Taxidermy
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Litchfield, ME
Wildlife Recreations Taxidermy
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Albion, ME
Using taxidermists in Kennebec 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.