Grignon's Taxidermy Studio
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Palmyra, ME
Taxidermists in Somerset County, Maine
Finding a taxidermist in Somerset County is necessary for anyone hunting the big woods near the Canadian border or the farmland in the southern part of the county. Most hunters here are looking to preserve a mature buck or a heavy black bear. The remote terrain means you need a local shop that understands how to handle hide prep and antler mounts for specimens taken in the Maine wilderness.
The current listing for this area is located in Palmyra, providing a convenient drop-off point for those coming off the woods roads. Grignon's Taxidermy Studio handles various mounts, ensuring your harvest is preserved properly after the season ends. Having a professional nearby saves you from driving across the state while trying to keep a cape cold.
2 taxidermists in Somerset County
Serving Palmyra.
Sherm O'Brien Taxidermy
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Palmyra, ME
Using taxidermists in Somerset 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.