Taxidermists in Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County hunters often have to travel across the Hudson or north toward the Adirondacks to find specialized services for their trophies. While the local landscape offers plenty of opportunities for whitetail and waterfowl, the selection of taxidermists within the county lines is limited. You will find that most options are concentrated near the corridor between Poughkeepsie and the northern border.

Frank J. Zitz & Company, Inc. in Rhinebeck is the primary professional operation currently serving the area. They handle a variety of mounts ranging from local deer and small game to more complex exotic pieces. Whether you are coming off a hunt in the Taconic mountains or returning from an out-of-state trip, this location provides a local point for drop-offs and custom finish work.

1 taxidermist in Dutchess County

Serving Rhinebeck.

Frank J. Zitz & Company, Inc.

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Using taxidermists in Dutchess 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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