Nova, OH
Taxidermists in Ashland County, Ohio
Ashland County hunters have access to several local shops capable of handling everything from whitetail shoulder mounts to small game. With the county sitting in a prime area for big Ohio bucks, these taxidermists understand how to preserve a trophy correctly. You can find active shops located in the communities of Ashland, Nova, and West Salem, which makes drop-offs convenient after a successful hunt in the nearby woods or hills.
If you are coming off a hunt near the Savannah State Wildlife Area, shops like Woods to Wall Taxidermy in West Salem are positioned for a quick trip. Most of these professionals offer standard mounting services, tanning, and skull cleaning. It is always a good idea to call ahead during the busy archery and gun seasons to check their current turnaround times and specific drop-off instructions for your cape or hide.
3 taxidermists in Ashland County
Serving Ashland, Nova, West Salem.
Ashland, OH
West Salem, OH
Using taxidermists in Ashland 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.
