Taxidermists in Gloucester County, Virginia

Gloucester County offers good opportunities for local hunters, particularly those working the hardwood draws and swamp edges for whitetail deer. When you drop a buck or take a bird along the York River, getting the hide or feathers to a professional quickly is the priority. Local services help you preserve your trophy without a long drive out of the county.

One established option is Barker Taxidermy, LLC, located in Gloucester Courthouse. Having a shop right in the middle of the county makes it easier to drop off your harvest after a morning in the stand. They handle mounting for local game, ensuring your season’s best work ends up on the wall.

1 taxidermist in Gloucester County

Serving Gloucester Courthouse.

Barker Taxidermy, LLC

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Gloucester Courthouse, VA

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Using taxidermists in Gloucester 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.