Taxidermists in Medina County, Ohio

Medina County provides several options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy after a successful season. Whether you took a buck in the woodlots near Valley City or pulled a bird from the local marshlands, you can find a professional nearby to handle the mount. Local shops focus on everything from standard shoulder mounts to custom life-size displays.

You will find experienced taxidermists operating out of Wadsworth and the surrounding rural areas. Shops like Dead Set Taxidermy handle deer and small game, ensuring your animal is preserved properly for a long-term mount. These small operations understand the local terrain and the specific species native to this part of Ohio.

2 taxidermists in Medina County

Serving Valley City, Wadsworth.

Dead Set Taxidermy

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Wadsworth, OH

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Wunderle Farm

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Valley City, OH

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Using taxidermists in Medina 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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