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Taxidermists in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Wilkes County offers several options for getting your trophy mounted after a successful season in the Brushy Mountains. With five local shops operating across Hays, Millers Creek, and North Wilkesboro, you can find help for everything from standard shoulder mounts to specialized skull cleaning. Local outfits like Skinz and Bonez Taxidermy handle the heavy lifting so you do not have to worry about hides spoiling.

Whether you took a buck on private land or are coming off the nearby game lands, these shops stay busy during the fall rut. Most of these taxidermists are run by hunters who understand the importance of turn-around time and preserving the details of your harvest. It is best to call ahead to check current shop capacity before you drop off your deer.

5 taxidermists in Wilkes County

Serving Hays, Millers Creek, North Wilkesboro.

Using taxidermists in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County

Bow Shops (1)

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