Feather & Bone Taxidermy
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North Waterboro, ME
Taxidermists in York County, Maine
York County offers varied hunting opportunities from the tidal marshes along the coast to the dense inland hardwoods. Whether you are tracking whitetails in the thick brush or pulling sea ducks from the Atlantic, you need a local professional to handle your trophy once the season ends. The humidity and coastal air in Southern Maine mean you shouldn't wait too long to get your harvest to a shop for preservation.
There is currently one taxidermy service listed for the county, located in North Waterboro. Feather & Bone Taxidermy provides specialized mounting services for hunters in the region. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your mount stays in good condition during the transition from the field to the wall.
1 taxidermist in York County
Serving North Waterboro.
Using taxidermists in York 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.