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Taxidermists in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Caldwell County offers a good mix of options for hunters looking to mount a trophy after a successful season in the Brushy Mountains or along the Buffalo Creek drainage. With four active shops located in Granite Falls, Hudson, and Lenoir, you can find a professional to handle anything from a standard shoulder mount to more specialized work.

Most of these local taxidermists, such as Clarke's Taxidermy in Hudson, are familiar with the typical mountain bucks and black bears taken in this part of Western North Carolina. Since these shops stay busy during the fall, it is best to call ahead to check current turnaround times and drop-off requirements before you head in.

4 taxidermists in Caldwell County

Serving Granite Falls, Hudson, Lenoir.

Using taxidermists in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County

Bow Shops (2)Meat Processors (1)

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