Taxidermists in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Hunting in Cleveland County usually means spending time in the hardwoods or along the river bottoms near Lawndale and Shelby. Whether you have harvested a buck on private land or a longbeard near the South Mountains, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Piedmont game. Having a taxidermist nearby makes it easier to drop off your trophy while the cape is still fresh and discuss the mount details in person.

There are currently four professionals serving the county, with shops located in Mooresboro, Lawndale, and Shelby. These businesses, such as Broad River Taxidermy & Processing, handle a variety of local species ranging from whitetail deer to waterfowl. Each shop has its own specialties regarding shoulder mounts, European mounts, and skinning services. These listings provide the contact information you need to get your trophy into the queue before the season peaks.

4 taxidermists in Cleveland County

Serving Lawndale, Mooresboro, Shelby.

Using taxidermists in Cleveland 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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