Taxidermists in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County offers a few reliable options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season. With the high volume of traffic around Charlotte and Huntersville, it is helpful to have local shops nearby so you don’t have to drive deep into the surrounding rural counties to drop off a hide or rack.

Stillwell Whitetail Taxidermy in Huntersville is one of the choices available for those coming off a hunt in the Piedmont. These local professionals handle the skinning and mounting process for white-tailed deer and other regional game. Having these shops in the metro area makes it easier to manage the logistics of a harvest.

2 taxidermists in Mecklenburg County

Serving Charlotte, Huntersville.

Crescent Taxidermy

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Charlotte, NC

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Stillwell Whitetail Taxidermy

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Huntersville, NC

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Using taxidermists in Mecklenburg 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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