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Taxidermists in Wake County, North Carolina

Wake County hunters have a few reliable options for mounting their harvest after a successful season. With four active shops in the area, you can find local taxidermists operating out of Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Zebulon. Whether you are bringing in a buck from the local hardwood ridges or a limit of waterfowl, these shops handle the preservation work close to home.

If you are near Wake Forest, Feather + Fur Taxidermy is one of the available professionals specializing in local game. Having these shops nearby makes it easier to drop off your trophy quickly and discuss the specific pose you want. These local craftsmen understand the species found throughout central North Carolina.

4 taxidermists in Wake County

Serving Raleigh, Wake Forest, Zebulon.

Using taxidermists in Wake 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 Wake County

Bow Shops (4)Official Scorers (1)

Taxidermists in nearby North Carolina counties

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