King, NC
Taxidermists in Stokes County, North Carolina
There are 6 taxidermists listed in Stokes County, North Carolina, working out of King, Pinnacle, Walnut Cove. Check hours, current turnaround and whether each shop is taking work before you make the drive — availability in Stokes County swings hard once the season opens.
6 taxidermists in Stokes County
Serving King, Pinnacle, Walnut Cove, Westfield.
Walnut Cove, NC
Westfield, NC
Walnut Cove, NC
Pinnacle, NC
King, NC
Using taxidermists in Stokes 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.
