Taxidermists in Jones County, North Carolina

Jones County offers solid hunting for whitetail deer and black bear throughout the Croatan National Forest and surrounding private farmlands. When you harvest a trophy along the Trent River or in the thick brush near Trenton, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of coastal North Carolina game. Proper field care is essential in our humid climate, so getting your hide to a shop quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount.

There is currently one taxidermy professional listed in Trenton, such as Gray's Taxidermy. This shop provides specialized services for local hunters looking to preserve their deer, bear, or waterfowl. Having a local option near the hunting grounds saves you a long drive and allows for easy drop-offs during the season. Be sure to call ahead to verify their current turnaround times and specific drop-off instructions for the year.

1 taxidermist in Jones County

Serving Trenton.

Gray's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Jones 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.

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