Taxidermists in Richmond County, North Carolina

Richmond County offers several options for getting your trophy mounted after a successful hunt in the Uwharrie foothills or along the Pee Dee River. With five shops located in Rockingham and Ellerbe, you can find specialists for different types of work. Whether you need a standard shoulder mount for a whitetail or a specific waterfowl display, these local businesses handle the preservation process right here in the county.

Most of these shops, including D & A Skull Mounts in Rockingham, focus on high-quality finishes that hold up over time. You will find services ranging from traditional skin mounts to European styles. Having these taxidermists nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly to ensure the hide stays in good condition for the final display.

5 taxidermists in Richmond County

Serving Ellerbe, Rockingham.

Using taxidermists in Richmond 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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