Taxidermists in Hocking County, Ohio

Hocking County offers rugged terrain that produces heavy-racked bucks and large longbeards throughout the Wayne National Forest and surrounding private tracks. When you harvest a trophy in these hills, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of Ohio whitetails and eastern turkeys. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process while the cape is still fresh.

The taxidermists in Logan handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom birds. Local outfits like New Creations Taxidermy and Deer Processing serve the area, providing reliable mounting services right where most hunters exit the woods. These shops focus on preserving your hunt with realistic poses and durable finishes that hold up over time.

2 taxidermists in Hocking County

Serving Logan.

Using taxidermists in Hocking 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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