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Taxidermists in Charleston County, South Carolina

Charleston County offers a mix of salt marsh and pine stand hunting, and you need a local shop that knows how to handle the specific game found here. Whether you are pulling a heavy buck out of the Ravenel woods or need a mount for a sea duck taken off the coast, these taxidermists understand the local climate and species.

The current listings include five professionals located in Charleston and Ravenel. You can find specialized work ranging from shoulder mounts at Cordray’s to detailed fish replicas and waterfowl displays. These shops are located close to the boat ramps and woods, making it easy to drop off your trophy while it is still fresh.

5 taxidermists in Charleston County

Serving Charleston, Ravenel.

Using taxidermists in Charleston 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.

Other services in Charleston County

Bow Shops (2)

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