Taxidermists in Jackson County, North Carolina

When you are hunting the steep ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Jackson County, you need a local taxidermist who knows how to handle mountain heritage animals. Whether you pull a buck out of the Nantahala National Forest or take a bird near the Tuckasegee River, getting your trophy to a shop quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount.

There is currently one specialized option located in Cashiers. Cashiers Trading Post & Taxidermy provides services for hunters in the southern part of the county who need professional preservation work. Having a shop right in the high country saves you a long drive down the mountain after a successful day in the woods.

1 taxidermist in Jackson County

Serving Cashiers.

Cashiers Trading Post & Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Jackson 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.