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Taxidermists in Henderson County, North Carolina

Henderson County offers reliable options for getting your trophy mounted after a successful season in the Blue Ridge. With four local shops currently listed, you can find experienced taxidermists working out of Fletcher, Hendersonville, and Zirconia. Whether you took a buck in the Green River Game Lands or pulled a trophy trout from a local stream, these shops understand the specific game found in Western North Carolina.

If you are coming off a hunt near Zirconia, Gordons Taxidermy is a convenient stop to discuss your mount. The taxidermists in this area handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to rug work and waterfowl. It is always a good idea to call ahead to check current turnaround times and drop-off instructions before you head in with your harvest.

4 taxidermists in Henderson County

Serving Fletcher, Hendersonville, Zirconia.

Using taxidermists in Henderson 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.

Other services in Henderson County

Official Scorers (3)Meat Processors (1)

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