AARON DELANEY
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West Tennessee, TN
Taxidermists in Shelby County, Tennessee
If you are hunting the bottomlands or hardwood ridges in Shelby County, you need a local professional to handle your trophy after the shot. The humidity in West Tennessee can be tough on capes, so getting your deer or waterfowl to a shop quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount. Local options understand the specific anatomy of regional whitetails and how to preserve them properly.
Aaron Delaney provides taxidermy services for hunters in the West Tennessee area. Whether you took a buck near the Wolf River or a limit of ducks along the Mississippi flyway, these listings help you find the right craftsmanship for your piece. Contact them directly to discuss turn-around times and specific poses for your next mount.
1 taxidermist in Shelby County
Serving West Tennessee.
Using taxidermists in Shelby 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.