Taxidermists in Chenango County, New York

If you are hunting the hills and river bottoms of Chenango County, you know the area produces heavy-bodied bucks and plenty of spring gobblers. Whether you are tracking deer through the state forests or hunting birds near the Otselic River, you need a local professional to handle your trophy once the season ends.

Local services like Mudlick Taxidermy in Smithville Flats provide mounts for hunters in the western part of the county. Having a taxidermist nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly to ensure the hide and antlers are preserved correctly for a high-quality shoulder or European mount.

2 taxidermists in Chenango County

Serving Smithville Flats.

Mudlick Taxidermy

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Smithville Flats, NY

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Peak Rut - Taxidermy by Kate

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Using taxidermists in Chenango 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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