Taxidermists in Hertford County, North Carolina

Hertford County hunters have a few reliable options for mounting their harvest after a successful season in the Chowan River lowlands. Local shops in Ahoskie and Murfreesboro handle everything from coastal plain whitetails to the large black bears common to this corner of North Carolina. These professionals understand the local game and how to preserve a trophy for a long-term display.

You can find services like Stoney Creek Taxidermy in Ahoskie that specialize in traditional shoulder mounts and skull cleaning. Whether you took a tom in the spring woods or a buck near the Meherrin River, these shops offer the technical skill needed to finish your season. Checking in early with a local taxidermist ensures your cape is handled correctly before the rush.

2 taxidermists in Hertford County

Serving Ahoskie, Murfreesboro.

Scott's Wildlife Gallery

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Murfreesboro, NC

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Stoney Creek Taxidermy

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Ahoskie, NC

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Using taxidermists in Hertford 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.