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Taxidermists in Duplin County, North Carolina

If you pull a mature buck out of the Duplin County swamps or drop a bird near the Northeast Cape Fear River, you need a local shop that knows how to handle coastal plain game. The taxidermists in this area understand the local anatomy and caping requirements for deer and waterfowl taken in our thick brush and river bottoms.

There are currently three professionals serving hunters throughout the county, including shops in Wallace, Beulaville, and Pink Hill. Whether you are dropping a trophy off at Kennedy Taxidermy or another local outfit, these guys stay busy during the general season, so it is best to call ahead.

3 taxidermists in Duplin County

Serving Beulaville, Pink Hill, Wallace.

Using taxidermists in Duplin 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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