Taxidermists in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Finding a quality taxidermist in New Hanover County is essential for anyone hunting the coastal plains or the Cape Fear River basin. With the local focus on waterfowl and whitetail deer, you need a professional who understands how to handle hides and feathers in a humid environment. Most local work centers around the Wilmington area where shops are equipped to manage both big game mounts and specialized bird work.

The Coastal Hunter in Wilmington is the primary option for sportsmen looking to preserve a trophy from the local woods or marshes. Whether you have a buck from the thickets near the county line or a diver duck from the sound, these shops handle the fleshing and mounting process. Be sure to call ahead during the peak of the winter seasons to check on current turnaround times for new drop-offs.

1 taxidermist in New Hanover County

Serving Wilmington.

The Coastal Hunter

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Wilmington, NC

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Using taxidermists in New Hanover 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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