Taxidermists in Geauga County, Ohio

Geauga County offers local options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season. With taxidermy services located in Newbury and Thompson, you don't have to drive far into the snow belt to drop off your buck. These shops understand the heavy-racked deer common to Northeast Ohio woodlots and agricultural fields.

Images Taxidermy in Newbury handles a variety of mounts, while other local specialists provide the necessary skull cleaning and hide prep. Whether you are after a standard shoulder mount or a European mount, these professionals serve the local hunting community throughout the archery and firearm seasons.

2 taxidermists in Geauga County

Serving Newbury, Thompson.

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Newbury, OH

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Thompson, OH

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Using taxidermists in Geauga 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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