Goldsboro, NC
Taxidermists in Wayne County, North Carolina
There are 6 taxidermists listed in Wayne County, North Carolina, working out of Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Seven Springs. Check hours, current turnaround and whether each shop is taking work before you make the drive — availability in Wayne County swings hard once the season opens.
6 taxidermists in Wayne County
Serving Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Seven Springs.
Mount Olive, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Seven Springs, NC
Mount Olive, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Using taxidermists in Wayne 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.
