DONALD ANDERSON
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West Tennessee, TN
Taxidermists in Hardin County, Tennessee
Hardin County sits in a prime spot for whitetail and waterfowl, with the Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake drawing hunters from all over the region. When you drop a trophy buck or a limit of ducks, you need a local mount that holds up over time. The taxidermists working out of West Tennessee understand the specific anatomy of local game and the expectations of hunters who spend their season in these woods.
There are currently two professionals listed for this area, including Jason Copeland. These shops handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to specialty bird work. Whether you are coming off a hunt near Savannah or the surrounding bottomlands, these guys provide the preservation work needed to get your trophy back on the wall.
2 taxidermists in Hardin County
Serving West Tennessee.
JASON COPELAND
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
West Tennessee, TN
Using taxidermists in Hardin 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.