Taxidermists in Amherst County, Virginia

Amherst County provides prime territory for hunters chasing big mountain bucks and spring gobblers throughout the George Washington National Forest and surrounding private tracts. When you harvest a trophy along the Blue Ridge, finding a local professional to handle the mount is the next step. Having a shop nearby in the county makes it easier to discuss specific poses and handle the drop-off without driving across the state.

The current directory includes taxidermy services located in the town of Amherst. You can find professional mounting work at Spur N' Fur Custom Taxidermy By Lane Thacker for your local deer or turkey. These listings help you connect with craftsmen who understand the specific anatomy of Virginia game species. Contact the shops directly to check their current turnaround times and see examples of their finished shoulder mounts and fans.

1 taxidermist in Amherst County

Serving Amherst.

Spur N' Fur Custom Taxidermy By Lane Thacker

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Using taxidermists in Amherst 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.