Taxidermists in Clarke County, Virginia

Clarke County hunters working the ridges near the Shenandoah River or the surrounding farmland have local options for preserving their trophies. The area is known for quality whitetail and seasonal small game, meaning you won't have to drive far to find someone familiar with Virginia's native species. Keeping your business in the county helps avoid long hauls with a cape in the back of the truck.

Wildcat Taxidermy in Boyce is the primary resource for hunters in this part of the Valley. They handle the standard shoulder mounts and European mounts most locals look for after a successful season. Whether you are coming off a hunt near Berryville or the southern end of the county, having a shop nearby makes the drop-off and pickup process much simpler.

1 taxidermist in Clarke County

Serving Boyce.

Wildcat Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Clarke 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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