Taxidermists in Rensselaer County, New York

Rensselaer County offers diverse terrain for hunters, ranging from the farmland and rolling hills near the Hudson River to the steeper, wooded ridges of the Taconic Mountains. Whether you are tracking bucks in the woodlots or calling in spring toms along the valley floor, the local landscape consistently produces quality game. Finding a reliable way to preserve a successful harvest is a key part of the season for those hunting in the capital district.

Local taxidermy services help turn a successful day in the field into a permanent display. Boyd’s Urban Whitetail Taxidermy in Troy provides professional mounting for deer and other local species taken throughout the county. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your trophy is handled by someone familiar with the game found in the surrounding woods.

1 taxidermist in Rensselaer County

Serving Troy.

Using taxidermists in Rensselaer 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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