Andrews' Antlers Taxidermy
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Columbus, MS
Taxidermists in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County offers a few reliable options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful trip to the Black Belt or along the Tombigbee River. Local shops handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to skull bleaching and antler displays. Most work in this area focuses on white-tailed deer, though you can find services for waterfowl and small game common to the Mississippi prairie.
Two taxidermists currently operate out of Columbus, including Haynes Taxidermy. These shops stay busy during the winter months, so it is best to call ahead and check current turnaround times before dropping off a hide. Whether you are hunting private land or nearby public woods, these professionals provide the finishing work needed to get your mount back on the wall.
2 taxidermists in Lowndes County
Serving Columbus.
Haynes Taxidermy
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Columbus, MS
Using taxidermists in Lowndes 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.