Taxidermists in Montgomery County, North Carolina

Montgomery County offers plenty of opportunities to fill a tag, especially for those hunting the Uwharrie National Forest or private timber tracts. When you get a buck or a bird down, you need a local professional who knows how to handle Carolina game. These shops serve hunters coming out of the woods near Troy, Star, and Mount Gilead, providing a nearby option for dropping off your trophy before heading home.

There are currently four taxidermists listed in the county. You will find shops like All Things Wild Taxidermy in Troy, along with others who specialize in shoulder mounts and European mounts for native species. Having a taxidermist close to your hunting grounds makes it easier to manage hides and capes during the warmer early season weeks in North Carolina.

4 taxidermists in Montgomery County

Serving Mount Gilead, Star, Troy.

Using taxidermists in Montgomery 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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