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Taxidermists in Erie County, New York

Erie County hunters have access to professional taxidermy services near the Lake Erie shoreline. The local landscape offers diverse opportunities for waterfowl along the Niagara River and whitetail in the southern farmlands. When you harvest a trophy, you need a local shop that understands how to preserve the specific details of regional game.

If you are looking for a mounting service near Derby, EZ Taxidermy handles local mounts. Whether you are bringing in a buck from the woods or a bird from the water, having a technician nearby makes the drop-off and pickup process easier. This directory lists the available taxidermy options within the county limits.

4 taxidermists in Erie County

Serving Derby, Grand Island, Springville.

Using taxidermists in Erie 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.

Other services in Erie County

Meat Processors (3)Bow Shops (1)

Taxidermists in nearby New York counties

Albany County (2)Allegany County (1)Broome County (4)Cattaraugus County (1)Cayuga County (2)Chautauqua County (2)Chemung County (1)Chenango County (2)Columbia County (1)Cortland County (3)Dutchess County (1)Essex County (3)Hamilton County (1)Herkimer County (1)Kings County (3)Lewis County (1)Madison County (2)Monroe County (1)Nassau County (2)Niagara County (2)Oneida County (2)Onondaga County (2)Ontario County (3)Orange County (3)