Taxidermists in Chowan County, North Carolina

Chowan County offers access to the Albemarle Sound and the surrounding swamp bottoms, which produce heavy-racked bucks and plenty of waterfowl. If you are hunting the hardwood ridges or the river marshes near Edenton, you need a local shop that understands how to handle coastal game. Salt air and humidity can be tough on a hide, so getting your trophy to a professional quickly is the best way to ensure the mount lasts.

There are currently 2 taxidermy options serving this area, with shops located in Edenton. These local professionals, such as Denton Wildlife Services, specialize in everything from local whitetails to the diverse waterfowl species pulled from the sound. Having a shop close to your hunting grounds makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the cape is still fresh and discuss the specific pose you want for your wall.

2 taxidermists in Chowan County

Serving Edenton.

Denton Wildlife Services

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River Swamp Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Chowan 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.