Jay's Taxidermy
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Quitman, MS
Taxidermists in Clarke County, Mississippi
If you pull a buck out of the Clarke County pines or drop a bird near the Chickasawhay River, you have local options for mount work in Quitman. Having a shop close by is a major advantage when you need to get a cape or bird into the freezer quickly after a long day in the woods.
The two professionals listed here handle common game species found throughout this part of East Mississippi. Whether you are looking for a standard shoulder mount or specialized work, like the waterfowl services at Stewart's Bird Taxidermy, these shops understand the local terrain. You can drop off your trophy right in town without driving across the state line.
2 taxidermists in Clarke County
Serving Quitman.
Stewart's Bird Taxidermy
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Quitman, MS
Using taxidermists in Clarke 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.