Taxidermists in Essex County, Virginia

Essex County sits in the heart of the Middle Peninsula, where the mix of hardwood ridges and agricultural fields along the Rappahannock River produces some high-quality whitetails. When you harvest a mature buck in this part of Virginia, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy and antler characteristics of the region’s deer.

There is currently one specialized option listed in Tappahannock. Custom Whitetail Taxidermy By Matt Jones provides mounting services for hunters looking to preserve their trophies. Having a shop centrally located in the county makes it convenient to drop off your cape and rack shortly after the hunt to ensure the hide stays in good condition.

1 taxidermist in Essex County

Serving Tappahannock.

Custom Whitetail Taxidermy By..Matt Jones

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Tappahannock, VA

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Using taxidermists in Essex 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.