Taxidermists in Cumberland County, Virginia

Cumberland County hunters know that bringing down a trophy in the woods around Cartersville is only half the work. Whether you are tracking bucks through the hardwoods or pulling a gobbler out of the brush, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of Virginia game. Keeping your mount close to where you hunt makes the drop-off and pickup process much easier after a long season.

There is currently one specialized shop serving this area, with Mckinney's Taxidermy & Wildlife Artistry operating out of Cartersville. They handle the preservation and mounting work required to turn a successful harvest into a permanent display. Having a reliable contact in the county ensures your cape or hide is handled properly without driving long distances to a larger city.

1 taxidermist in Cumberland County

Serving Cartersville.

Mckinney's Taxidermy & Wildlife Artistry

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Using taxidermists in Cumberland 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.