Taxidermists in Alleghany County, Virginia

Alleghany County offers rugged terrain for hunters chasing whitetail, bear, and mountain turkey. When you take a trophy in these ridges, you need a local shop that understands the anatomy of Appalachian game. Having a professional nearby in the Clifton Forge area makes it easier to get your capes dropped off quickly while they are still fresh.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed for this region, located in Clifton Forge. Gary's Taxidermy handles local mounts for hunters coming out of the George Washington National Forest. Dealing with a specialist in the county ensures your mount reflects the specific characteristics of the deer and bear found in the western highlands.

1 taxidermist in Alleghany County

Serving Clifton Forge.

Gary's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Alleghany 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.

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