Taxidermists in Perry County, Ohio

If you pull a buck out of the Wayne National Forest or tag a bird near Buckeye Lake, you need a local shop that knows Ohio wildlife. Perry County has reliable options for hunters looking to preserve a trophy. Most of the work involves shoulder mounts for whitetail, but you can also find services for small game and waterfowl common to this part of the state.

There is currently one featured taxidermist listed in Thornville. Highpoint Taxidermy handles local mounts and serves hunters throughout the northern part of the county. Whether you are coming off a private farm or public land, it helps to have a professional nearby to handle the cape.

1 taxidermist in Perry County

Serving Thornville.

Highpoint taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Perry 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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