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Taxidermists in Iredell County, North Carolina

Iredell County offers several options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season. Whether you are hunting the rolling farmland in Union Grove or the timber around Lake Norman, you will find shops capable of handling shoulder mounts, life-size displays, and European mounts. Most local taxidermists in the area specialize in North Carolina whitetails, but many also work on waterfowl and small game.

There are currently five taxidermy services listed across Statesville, Troutman, and Union Grove. For those who need meat handled alongside their mount, Wild America Taxidermy & Deer Processing in Union Grove provides both services in one location. These shops understand the local terrain and the specific characteristics of Iredell County bucks, ensuring your mount looks natural and holds up over time.

5 taxidermists in Iredell County

Serving Statesville, Troutman, Union Grove.

Using taxidermists in Iredell 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 Iredell County

Bow Shops (2)Meat Processors (1)

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