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Taxidermists in Johnston County, North Carolina

Johnston County has a high density of taxidermists scattered from the timber in Four Oaks to the fields around Princeton. Whether you are hunting the Neuse River bottoms for whitetails or targeting waterfowl in the local swamps, you have several options for preserving a trophy. The nine active shops in this area cover standard shoulder mounts, skull cleaning, and specialized bird work.

Most professionals here are located in towns like Benson, Selma, and Clayton. You can find specialized services at shops like BoonHill Wildlife Taxidermy in Princeton, which also offers training for those interested in the trade. These local shops understand the specific hide conditions and antler sizes common to North Carolina hunters throughout the season.

9 taxidermists in Johnston County

Serving Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Garner, Princeton, Selma, Smithfield.

Using taxidermists in Johnston 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 Johnston County

Meat Processors (2)Bow Shops (1)

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