Taxidermists in Bath County, Virginia

Bath County is steep, rugged country where a buck has to work for every inch of antler. With the vast acreage of the George Washington National Forest and the Gathright Wildlife Management Area nearby, local hunters regularly bring in heavy-racked mountain deer and big fall bears. When you put in the miles to scout and pack out a trophy from these ridges, you want a mount that holds up to the effort of the hunt.

Currently, we have one listing for professional services in the county located in Millboro. Lewis Taxidermy handles local game, focusing on clean work and natural poses that look right on a wall. Whether you are coming off the mountain with a turkey or a mountain buck, having a shop nearby in the Millboro area makes it easier to get your hide turned in before it spoils.

1 taxidermist in Bath County

Serving Millboro.

Lewis Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Bath 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.