Bucks & Bass Taxidermy
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Yazoo City, MS
Taxidermists in Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo County sits in a prime spot for big river bottom bucks and heavy ducks moving through the Delta. Whether you are hunting the thick timber near Yazoo City or the farmland around Satartia, you need a local shop that understands how to handle the specific capes and plumage found in this part of Mississippi.
There are currently two taxidermists listed in the county, including Bucks & Bass Taxidermy in Yazoo City. These shops specialize in mounting local whitetails and waterfowl. Having a professional nearby in Satartia or town makes it easier to drop off your trophy while the hide is fresh and discuss the specific pose you want.
2 taxidermists in Yazoo County
Serving Satartia, Yazoo City.
Robert Belk
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Satartia, MS
Using taxidermists in Yazoo 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.