Taxidermists in Monroe County, Ohio

Monroe County has some steep ridges and thick cover that produce heavy-racked bucks, so you need a local shop that understands how to handle a trophy. Whether you take a deer near the Wayne National Forest or on private land along the river, getting your harvest to a taxidermist quickly is the most important step for a quality mount.

There are currently two options for hunters in the area located in Woodsfield and Sardis. You can find services for traditional shoulder mounts at Down to the Bone Taxidermy or opt for a skull cleaning if you prefer a European mount. Having these professionals nearby saves you a long drive when you have a deer down in the heat.

2 taxidermists in Monroe County

Serving Sardis, Woodsfield.

DOWN TO THE BONE TAXIDERMY

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Woodsfield, OH

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TENLEYS EUROPEAN SKULLS

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Sardis, OH

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Using taxidermists in Monroe 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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