Taxidermists in Carteret County, North Carolina

Carteret County offers diverse hunting and fishing opportunities, from sea ducks on the sound to big game in the Croatan National Forest. When you land a trophy, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of coastal species. Current listings feature two experienced shops located in Morehead City and Newport.

These craftsmen handle a variety of work, including waterfowl mounts and big game shoulder mounts. If you are hunting the swamps near Newport or fishing offshore out of Morehead City, you can find specialized services like those at Custom Saltwater Taxidermy. Local shops here provide the practical preservation needed to handle the humidity and salt air of the Crystal Coast.

2 taxidermists in Carteret County

Serving Morehead City, Newport.

Custom Saltwater Taxidermy

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Morehead City, NC

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Lillys Taxidermy and Wild Game Processing and hydrographics

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Newport, NC

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Using taxidermists in Carteret 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.