Taxidermists in Ontario County, New York

Ontario County offers diverse terrain for hunters, ranging from the woodlots surrounding Canandaigua Lake to the agricultural fields in the northern part of the county. Most hunters here focus on the healthy whitetail population or the waterfowl coming off the Finger Lakes. When you land a trophy buck or a limit of ducks, finding a local professional to handle the mount is the next step.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county located in Canandaigua. Local options like FF Taxidermy provide convenient access for residents looking to preserve their harvest without driving toward Rochester or Syracuse. Having a shop nearby simplifies the process of dropping off a cape and discussing specific poses for your mount.

3 taxidermists in Ontario County

Serving Canandaigua, Shortsville.

Using taxidermists in Ontario 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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