Taxidermists in Pickaway County, Ohio

Pickaway County hunters have a few options for preserving their trophies, with local service centered around Circleville. The terrain here, mixed with river bottoms and agricultural fields, consistently produces heavy-racked whitetails and large spring gobblers. Whether you are hunting the Scioto River corridor or private acreage, having a local professional to handle your mount helps ensure the hide and antlers stay in good condition immediately after the harvest.

Vanderpool's Taxidermy in Circleville is one of the primary shops serving this area. They handle standard shoulder mounts for deer and work on various small game or waterfowl common to central Ohio. When you bring your animal in, be ready to discuss specific poses and lead times, as the busy season following the fall archery and firearm openers can fill up quickly.

1 taxidermist in Pickaway County

Serving Circleville.

VANDERPOOL'S TAXIDERMY

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Using taxidermists in Pickaway 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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