JOSHUA AKERS
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West Tennessee, TN
Taxidermists in Dyer County, Tennessee
Dyer County sits right in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, making it a prime spot for waterfowl hunters working the local bottoms and flooded timber. Between the heavy duck migrations and the solid deer numbers in the river counties, there is a consistent need for local mount work. You want someone who knows how to handle the specific anatomy of big river ducks and heavy-bodied bucks taken along the Forked Deer River.
If you have a trophy from a recent hunt in West Tennessee, you can find professional services nearby to preserve your harvest. Joshua Akers operates in the area, offering taxidermy work for local sportsmen. Whether you are looking to mount a mallard or a whitetail, having a contact within the county helps avoid long drives to get your animal to the shop before it spoils.
1 taxidermist in Dyer County
Serving West Tennessee.
Using taxidermists in Dyer 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.