Taxidermists in Madison County, New York

Madison County offers plenty of opportunities for hunters chasing whitetails and waterfowl near Cazenovia and the surrounding ridges. When you get a trophy down, finding a local shop to handle the mount is the next step. Most guys in this area look for someone who understands the specific anatomy of New York deer and can provide a clean, long-lasting finish for their shoulder mounts or European displays.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county located in Cazenovia. Rutting Wild Taxidermy serves hunters throughout the central part of the state, focusing on preserving the details of your harvest. Whether you are coming off a hunt in the Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area or private farmland, having a professional nearby helps ensure the hide is handled properly before any spoilage occurs.

2 taxidermists in Madison County

Serving Cazenovia, Chittenango.

Using taxidermists in Madison 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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