Taxidermists in Paulding County, Ohio

Paulding County offers a couple of local options for mounting your deer or waterfowl after a successful season. With the Maumee River and plenty of woodlots across the county, there is a steady demand for quality work on both big game and birds. You can find shops located in Antwerp and Oakwood, saving you a long drive to the bigger cities.

Rack Shack Taxidermy in Antwerp is one of the available stops for hunters in the western part of the county. Whether you took a buck near the state line or pulled a limit of ducks off the water, these local taxidermists understand the specific game found in northwest Ohio. They provide the practical service needed to preserve your harvest for years to come.

2 taxidermists in Paulding County

Serving Antwerp, Oakwood.

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Oakwood, OH

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Antwerp, OH

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Using taxidermists in Paulding 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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