Ben Mears
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Fulton, MS
Taxidermists in Itawamba County, Mississippi
Hunters in Itawamba County have access to local taxidermy services centered in Fulton. Whether you are pulling a buck out of the thickets near the Tombigbee River or hunting the hardwood ridges toward the Alabama line, getting your trophy to a shop quickly is the priority. Local options ensure you do not have to drive across the state to drop off a cape or a rack after a successful hunt.
Ben Mears operates in Fulton and handles the taxidermy needs for sportsmen in this part of Mississippi. Having a professional close to the hunting grounds makes it easier to discuss specific mount poses and ensure the hide is handled properly from the start. You can find the shop details below to get your deer or other game preserved.
1 taxidermist in Itawamba County
Serving Fulton.
Using taxidermists in Itawamba 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.