Taxidermists in Belmont County, Ohio

Belmont County offers plenty of rugged terrain for deer and turkey hunters, particularly around the reclaimed coal lands and Dysart Woods area. When you put a solid buck on the ground or bag a longbeard, you need a local shop that understands how to preserve the memory. Local taxidermists in this part of the Ohio Valley focus on realistic mounts that stand up to time.

There are currently three professionals listed in the county, with shops located in Belmont and St. Clairsville. You can find services ranging from traditional shoulder mounts to European mounts and small game work. Businesses like Buck & Bass Taxidermy in St. Clairsville handle a variety of local species, ensuring your trophy looks right before it goes on the wall.

3 taxidermists in Belmont County

Serving Belmont, St. Clairsville.

Using taxidermists in Belmont 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.

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