Taxidermists in Beaufort County, North Carolina

Beaufort County hunters spend a lot of time on the Pamlico River and in the surrounding wetlands. Whether you are targeting tundra swans, sea ducks, or big river mallards, finding a professional to preserve a trophy bird is an important part of the season. The local terrain also produces solid whitetails and black bears that require specific attention to detail during the mounting process.

There is currently one taxidermy shop listed in the county, located in Pinetown. Fowl Art Taxidermy Services handles local work for those hunting the north side of the river. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide or plumage is still fresh.

1 taxidermist in Beaufort County

Serving Pinetown.

Fowl Art Taxidermy Services

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Using taxidermists in Beaufort 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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