Taxidermists in Cherokee County, North Carolina

Hunters coming out of the Nantahala National Forest or private mountain acreage in Cherokee County often need a local shop to handle their trophies. This far western corner of North Carolina is rugged country, and most guys here are looking for mounts that can withstand the humidity and time. Whether you took a big mountain buck or a black bear, you want someone who knows the local anatomy.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed in the area, located in Murphy. Hunter’s Taxidermy Shop provides services for local hunters who don't want to haul their harvest across the state line. Having a shop right in Murphy makes it easier to drop off your capes or birds quickly before the meat goes to the processor.

1 taxidermist in Cherokee County

Serving Murphy.

Hunter's Taxidermy Shop

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Using taxidermists in Cherokee 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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