Bradley Howell
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Lucedale, MS
Taxidermists in George County, Mississippi
If you are hunting the pine woods or river bottoms around Lucedale, you need a local professional to handle your trophy. George County sees a lot of heavy deer and wild hogs, and getting your cape to a shop quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount. Local taxidermists in this area understand the specific anatomy of Deep South whitetails and the importance of proper preservation in our humid climate.
There is currently one featured professional serving the county, located in Lucedale. Bradley Howell provides taxidermy services for hunters in the area looking to preserve their harvest. Whether you took a buck on private land or near the Pascagoula River, having a shop nearby makes the drop-off process much simpler after the hunt.
1 taxidermist in George County
Serving Lucedale.
Using taxidermists in George 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.