Taxidermists in Trumbull County, Ohio

Trumbull County hunters have a few reliable options for mounting their harvest after a successful season. With three local taxidermists located in Cortland and Farmdale, you can get a shoulder mount or waterfowl piece finished without driving across the state line. These shops handle common Ohio game like whitetail deer and migratory birds pulled from the local marshes.

If you are coming off a hunt near the Mosquito Creek Reservoir, Fritz’s Taxidermy in Cortland is a convenient stop for dropping off your trophy. The shops in this area understand the local woods and provide the specialized work needed to preserve your buck or bird for the wall.

3 taxidermists in Trumbull County

Serving Cortland, Farmdale.

Using taxidermists in Trumbull 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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