Hamilton, OH
Taxidermists in Butler County, Ohio
Butler County hunters have several local options for mounting a harvest, with seven shops operating across the region. You will find professionals located in Fairfield, Hamilton, Middletown, Okeana, Oxford, and Trenton. Whether you are bringing in a buck from the local woodlots or hauling gear back from an out-of-state trip, these shops handle standard shoulder mounts, European mounts, and small game work.
If you are coming off the field near Okeana, Bone Gallery Taxidermy is one of the available stops for dropping off your trophy. Most of these specialists focus on white-tailed deer, though several also handle waterfowl and predators. It is best to contact them early in the season to check their current turnaround times and drop-off requirements before you head out.
7 taxidermists in Butler County
Serving Fairfield, Hamilton, Middletown, Okeana, Oxford, Trenton.
Okeana, OH
Middletown, OH
Hamilton, OH
Fairfield, OH
Trenton, OH
Oxford, OH
Using taxidermists in Butler 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.
