Florida, NY
Taxidermists in Orange County, New York
Orange County provides varied hunting opportunities, from the rugged terrain of Sterling Forest State Park to the agricultural land around Florida and Warwick. Local hunters primarily target white-tailed deer and black bear during the firearm and archery seasons. The region's mix of dense timber and swampy bottoms produces mature bucks that require careful field dressing if you plan on a mount.
If you take a trophy in the Black Dirt region or the surrounding highlands, you have local options for preserving the harvest. A shop in Florida handles professional mounting services for area sportsmen. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount for a buck or work on a spring gobbler, these services help you preserve your season's success close to home.
3 taxidermists in Orange County
Serving Florida, Middletown, Tuxedo.
Tuxedo, NY
Middletown, NY
Using taxidermists in Orange 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.
