Sherman, NY
Taxidermists in Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from the heavy hardwoods along the Lake Erie ridge to the rolling farmlands further inland. Local hunters typically target mature whitetail bucks and the region's abundant eastern wild turkeys. When you harvest a trophy in the Southern Tier, finding a local professional to handle the mount is a priority for preserving the memory of the season.
The current directory includes a professional option based in Fredonia. West Wind Taxidermy Studio provides services for hunters in the northern part of the county near the lake. Having a shop located right in Fredonia makes it convenient to drop off your deer or birds without driving far from the local state lands.
2 taxidermists in Chautauqua County
Serving Fredonia, Sherman.
Fredonia, NY
Using taxidermists in Chautauqua 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.
