Summerfield, NC
Taxidermists in Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County offers varied hunting opportunities, from tracking whitetails in the thickets near Summerfield to calling in spring gobblers along the Haw River. When you land a trophy in this part of the Piedmont, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of North Carolina game. Proper field care is the first step, but a skilled mounter ensures your bird or buck looks right on the wall for years.
There are currently two taxidermy shops listed in the county, both located in the Summerfield area. Shops like John Cranford Taxidermy provide local hunters with a convenient place to drop off hides and racks without driving across the state. These craftsmen handle the skinning, tanning, and form work required to preserve your harvest. Be sure to call ahead during the peak of deer season to check current turnaround times.
2 taxidermists in Guilford County
Serving Summerfield.
Summerfield, NC
Using taxidermists in Guilford 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.
