Taylor Main
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Oxford, MS
Taxidermists in Lafayette County, Mississippi
Lafayette County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from the thick bottoms of the Tallahatchie River to the upland ridges surrounding Oxford. Whether you are tracking whitetails in the local hardwoods or pulling mallards into a flooded timber hole, the region provides plenty of chances to put meat in the freezer and a trophy on the wall.
When you land a buck or a bird worth preserving, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Mississippi game. Taylor Main in Oxford provides taxidermy services to help you commemorate your time in the North Mississippi woods. Having a professional nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the cape is fresh.
1 taxidermist in Lafayette County
Serving Oxford.
Using taxidermists in Lafayette 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.