Taxidermists in Miami County, Ohio

Miami County hunters generally look toward the Stillwater River basin when scouting for trophy bucks. If you manage to drop a quality deer or bring home some waterfowl from the local state parks, you need a local shop that knows how to handle the prep work correctly. Most of the action in this area centers around the western side of the county.

Currently, there is one specialist located in Covington who handles local work. Stillwater Custom Skull Works offers specific services if you are looking for European mounts or skull cleaning rather than traditional shoulder mounts. It is a reliable option for hunters who want to preserve a rack without driving into Dayton or Troy.

1 taxidermist in Miami County

Serving Covington.

Stillwater Custom Skull Works

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Covington, OH

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Using taxidermists in Miami 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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