Taxidermists in Tioga County, New York

Tioga County provides plenty of opportunities for hunters chasing whitetails and eastern turkeys across the Southern Tier. Whether you are hunting the rolling hills in Candor or the state forests near Owego, you need a local taxidermist who understands the specific anatomy of New York game. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly to ensure the cape stays in good condition.

The current directory includes one professional taxidermy service located in Candor. Waffy's Whitetails Taxidermy Studio handles local mounts for hunters in the area. When you connect with a specialist in Tioga County, you get someone familiar with the heavy-racked bucks found in this part of the state.

2 taxidermists in Tioga County

Serving Candor, Owego.

Lock-N-Load Sporting Goods / Southern Tier Taxidermy

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Owego, NY

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Waffy's Whitetails Taxidermy Studio

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Candor, NY

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Using taxidermists in Tioga 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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