Taxidermists in Brown County, Ohio

Brown County offers plenty of opportunities for hunters moving through the brush in Georgetown or the open fields near Sardinia. With a healthy local deer population and plenty of longbeards in the spring, you need a local shop that knows how to handle Ohio whitetails and small game. These taxidermists understand the specific anatomy of big river-bottom bucks found in this part of the state.

There are currently three shops serving the area, including Ridge Runner Outdoors in Sardinia. Whether you are bringing in a bird from Hamersville or a trophy rack from the local woods, these professionals provide the shoulder mounts and European mounts you need to preserve your season.

3 taxidermists in Brown County

Serving Georgetown, Hamersville, Sardinia.

Using taxidermists in Brown 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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