Taxidermists in Hyde County, North Carolina

Hyde County offers some of the best waterfowl hunting on the East Coast, particularly for divers and sea ducks on the Pamlico Sound. Whether you are hunting the mainland marshes or the open water near the Outer Banks, you need a local professional who understands how to handle birds exposed to saltwater.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed for the county, located in Ocracoke. Ocracoke Lighthouse Gallery LLC provides mounting services for hunters visiting the island. Having a shop nearby is helpful when you need to drop off a trophy bird for preservation before heading back across the ferry.

1 taxidermist in Hyde County

Serving Ocracoke.

Ocracoke Lighthouse Gallery LLC

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Ocracoke, NC

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Using taxidermists in Hyde 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.