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Taxidermists in Jefferson County, Ohio

Jefferson County has a solid mix of hills and hardwood ridges that produce heavy-antlered bucks and big longbeards every season. Whether you are hunting the public ground at Fernwood State Forest or managing a private farm, you need a local shop that understands how to handle Ohio whitetails. These professionals know the specific anatomy of local deer and will ensure your trophy looks natural for the wall.

There are currently three taxidermy shops listed in the county, with locations in Bloomingdale, Richmond, and Steubenville. Vivid Taxidermy is one of the options available for hunters near the Bloomingdale area. Having a shop close to your hunting grounds makes it easier to get your cape into the freezer or onto a form quickly after the harvest.

3 taxidermists in Jefferson County

Serving Bloomingdale, Richmond, Steubenville.

Using taxidermists in Jefferson 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.

Other services in Jefferson County

Official Scorers (3)Bow Shops (1)

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