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Taxidermists in Columbus County, North Carolina

There are 5 taxidermists listed in Columbus County, North Carolina, working out of Chadbourn, Tabor City, Whiteville. Check hours, current turnaround and whether each shop is taking work before you make the drive — availability in Columbus County swings hard once the season opens.

5 taxidermists in Columbus County

Serving Chadbourn, Tabor City, Whiteville.

Using taxidermists in Columbus 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.

Taxidermists in nearby North Carolina counties

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