Taxidermists in Alexander County, North Carolina

Alexander County hunters bringing in a buck from the Brushy Mountains or waterfowl from the local creek bottoms have professional options close to home. With shops located in both Hiddenite and Taylorsville, you can drop off your harvest without driving halfway across the state. These local shops handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to small game and birds harvested throughout the season.

If you are coming off a hunt near Hiddenite, Adams Taxidermy is a convenient stop for getting your trophy processed and preserved. Whether you took a deer on private land or a turkey during the spring season, these taxidermists understand the local game and how to mount them properly. Having these services available in the county makes it easier to manage your trophies during the busy months.

2 taxidermists in Alexander County

Serving Hiddenite, Taylorsville.

Adams Taxidermy

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Hiddenite, NC

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Darlene Tarlton Taxidermy

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Taylorsville, NC

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Using taxidermists in Alexander 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.