Taxidermists in Buchanan County, Virginia

Buchanan County offers some of the steepest and most challenging terrain for hunters in the Appalachian coalfields. When you manage to haul a buck or a bear out of these deep hollows, you want to make sure the mount looks right. Local taxidermy services understand the specific builds of mountain deer and the thick coats of local black bears.

There is currently one specialized shop listed in the county located in Hurley. Blankenship's Hunting Supply, Taxidermy & Deer Processing LLC handles the full workflow from basic butchering to final shoulder mounts. Having a processor and taxidermist in the same building simplifies the drop-off process after a long day in the woods.

1 taxidermist in Buchanan County

Serving Hurley.

Blankenship's Hunting Supply, Taxidermy & Deer Processing LLC

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Using taxidermists in Buchanan 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.