Taxidermists in Chemung County, New York

Chemung County hunters typically pursue whitetails and black bears across the hills surrounding Elmira and the Chemung River valley. Finding a reliable local mount is important when you take a quality buck in the Southern Tier. While there are not many options directly in the county, you can find professional services available in Horseheads to handle your field-dressed trophies.

CJR’s Taxidermy serves the area, providing standard shoulder mounts and antler work for local hunters. Whether you are hunting private farm woodlots or nearby state lands, having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process during the busy November firearms season. Check the specific listing for contact information and current turnaround times.

1 taxidermist in Chemung County

Serving Horseheads.

CJR's taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Chemung 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.

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