Taxidermists in Orleans County, New York

Orleans County offers prime hunting territory along the Lake Ontario shoreline and throughout the surrounding orchards and woodlots. Whether you are tracking bucks in the thick cover near Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge or working the fields in Kendall, finding a local professional to preserve your trophy is an important part of the season.

The current directory includes a specialized service in Kendall at Andersons Whitetail Taxidermy School. This location provides professional mounting services for local hunters who need high-quality work on their deer or other regional game. Having a taxidermist nearby ensures your harvest is handled quickly after the hunt.

2 taxidermists in Orleans County

Serving Kendall.

Andersons Whitetail Taxidermy School

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Kendall, NY

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Doty Taxidermy Shop

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Using taxidermists in Orleans 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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