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Taxidermists in Ulster County, New York

Ulster County offers diverse terrain for hunters, ranging from the rugged Catskill peaks to the farmland along the Wallkill River. Whether you are tracking whitetails in the heavy timber or glassing for bears in the high ridges, the local landscape produces impressive specimens each season. The region's mix of state forest and private land provides plenty of opportunities to fill a tag.

Once you have a trophy on the ground, you can find professional preservation services within the county. In the town of High Falls, Turners Taxidermy handles local mounts for hunters coming out of the woods. Having a shop nearby simplifies the process of getting your deer or bear from the field to a workspace before the hide spoils.

4 taxidermists in Ulster County

Serving High Falls, Pine Bush, Saugerties.

Using taxidermists in Ulster 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.

Other services in Ulster County

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