Chester, SC
Taxidermists in Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County offers reliable options for preserving your trophy after a successful hunt in the Piedmont. With five active listings, local shops are concentrated around the city of Chester and out toward Great Falls near the Wateree River. These specialists handle the standard whitetails common to our timber tracts and can manage waterfowl or small game taken along the Broad River drainage.
If you are coming off a hunt near the Lando area or the national forest, Larry Davis Taxidermy is a familiar name for local mount work. Most shops in the county understand the specific caping needs for our regional deer and offer services ranging from shoulder mounts to European mounts. Check with each professional regarding their current turnaround times and drop-off requirements before the season peaks.
5 taxidermists in Chester County
Serving Chester, Great Falls.
Chester, SC
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Using taxidermists in Chester 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.
