Maine Heritage Taxidermy
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North Newburgh, ME
Taxidermists in Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from tracking big woods whitetails to chasing black bears and moose in the northern reaches. When you harvest a trophy in this part of Maine, finding a local professional to handle the mount is a priority for preserving the memory of the hunt. The region’s terrain produces heavy-bodied deer and quality waterfowl that require specific expertise to mount correctly.
We currently list one taxidermist serving this area, located in North Newburgh. Maine Heritage Taxidermy provides services for hunters throughout the county who need skull cleaning, shoulder mounts, or rug work. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process after a long day in the field or at the check station.
4 taxidermists in Penobscot County
Serving Alton, Bradford, Hermon, North Newburgh.
Mainely Taxidermy
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Bradford, ME
North Zone Outdoors Taxidermy & Guide Service
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Hermon, ME
Northland Taxidermy
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Alton, ME
Using taxidermists in Penobscot 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.