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Taxidermists in Onslow County, North Carolina

Finding a reliable shop in Onslow County is easy with six active taxidermists located between Jacksonville, Richlands, and Swansboro. Most of these guys handle the standard local game like whitetail and black bear, but you will also find specialists for waterfowl and coastal birds taken near the White Oak River.

If you need skull work or a traditional shoulder mount, shops like Woods To Walls Taxidermy in Jacksonville have the equipment to handle your trophy. Some locations in Richlands offer a one-stop setup with on-site game processing. It is best to call ahead regarding drop-off hours and current turnaround times for the season.

6 taxidermists in Onslow County

Serving Jacksonville, Richlands, Swansboro.

Using taxidermists in Onslow 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.

Other services in Onslow County

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