Robbins, NC
Taxidermists in Moore County, North Carolina
Moore County has a solid mix of habitat that produces quality whitetails and plenty of waterfowl. Whether you are hunting the pine stands near Carthage or the creek bottoms around Robbins, you need a local shop that knows how to handle central North Carolina game. These five taxidermists understand the specific anatomy of local deer and the feather detail required for birds taken off regional ponds.
The listings include experienced professionals in Southern Pines and Robbins, such as Garrison's Taxidermy. You can find shops specializing in everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom waterfowl displays. Most of these guys are hunters themselves, so they know the importance of a quick turnaround and preserving the hide correctly before the work begins.
5 taxidermists in Moore County
Serving Carthage, Robbins, Southern Pines.
Robbins, NC
Carthage, NC
Southern Pines, NC
Carthage, NC
Using taxidermists in Moore 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.
