Taxidermists in Lewis County, New York

Lewis County provides reliable taxidermy options for hunters bringing in white-tailed deer from the Tug Hill region or black bears taken near the Adirondack border. Local shops understand how to handle the heavy coats found on northern New York big game. They focus on preserving the details of your harvest so the mount stands up to years of display.

If you are hunting near the northern part of the county, you can find professional services in Copenhagen. Young Guns Taxidermy is one of the local operations available to handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to rug work. These taxidermists know the specific anatomy of local game and can advise on field dressing to ensure the hide remains in good condition for the shop.

1 taxidermist in Lewis County

Serving Copenhagen.

Young Guns Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Lewis 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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