Taxidermists in Niagara County, New York

If you are hunting the Lake Ontario shoreline or the farmlands around Lockport, you need a local option to handle your trophy. Niagara County offers diverse opportunities for both waterfowl and whitetail, and finding a professional to preserve your harvest is a key part of the season. Local shops understand the specific sizing and cape requirements for regional deer and the feather detail needed for birds taken off the water.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Lockport. Mud Creek Taxidermy provides mounting services for hunters throughout the area. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount or specialty work, having a contact close to home simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your mount stays in the local community.

2 taxidermists in Niagara County

Serving Lockport, Middleport.

Mud Creek Taxidermy

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Lockport, NY

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Trophy Skulls

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Using taxidermists in Niagara 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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