Taxidermists in Shelby County, Ohio

Shelby County offers a few reliable options for mounting your harvest, whether you pulled a buck out of the woodlots near Houston or the bottomlands around Sidney. These local shops understand the anatomy of Ohio whitetails and can handle standard shoulder mounts, European mounts, and small game.

You can find services like Westons Taxidermy in Houston, along with other experienced professionals who focus on realistic poses and durable preservation. Most guys in the area look for a quick turnaround without sacrificing detail on the cape. Check with these shops early in the season to see their current lead times and drop-off requirements.

2 taxidermists in Shelby County

Serving Houston, Sidney.

Forever Wild Taxidermy

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Sidney, OH

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WESTONS TAXIDERMY

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Houston, OH

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Using taxidermists in Shelby 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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