Lowgap, NC
Taxidermists in Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County offers a variety of taxidermy services for hunters working the brushy draws and timber stands near the Blue Ridge. With six active shops across the county, you can find a professional close to your hunting grounds. Local shops like Beyond the Mount Studio in Pilot Mountain specialize in shoulder mounts and European mounts for the heavy-racked bucks common in this part of the state.
Whether you are dropping off a deer in Dobson or bringing a trophy back from the woods near Lowgap, these taxidermists handle everything from skinning to final mounting. You will find shops represented in Mount Airy and Thurmond that provide realistic finishes for big game and local waterfowl. Most locations also offer skull cleaning and hide tanning for those who prefer a more traditional display of their harvest.
6 taxidermists in Surry County
Serving Dobson, Lowgap, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, Thurmond.
Pilot Mountain, NC
Mount Airy, NC
Dobson, NC
Thurmond, NC
Mount Airy, NC
Using taxidermists in Surry 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.
