Taxidermists in Washington County, North Carolina

Washington County offers prime access to the Roanoke River and the surrounding bottomlands, which consistently produce heavy-racked bucks and large black bears. When you bag a trophy in this part of eastern North Carolina, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of coastal plain game. Keeping your mount close to where you hunt makes the drop-off and pickup process much easier after a long week in the woods.

There is currently one professional option available in Plymouth to handle your taxidermy needs. Coopers Home Improvement, Taxidermy and Lawn Care provides services for hunters looking to preserve their harvest from the local area. Having a shop right in town ensures your cape stays fresh and the details of your hunt are handled by someone familiar with the regional wildlife.

1 taxidermist in Washington County

Serving Plymouth.

Coopers Home Improvement, Taxidermy and Lawn Care

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Using taxidermists in Washington 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.