Taxidermists in Goochland County, Virginia

Goochland County offers good opportunities for whitetail and waterfowl hunters working the James River corridor or local timber tracts. When you harvest a trophy buck or a limit of wood ducks, you need a local shop that understands Virginia wildlife. Having a reliable professional nearby makes it easier to drop off your capes or birds while they are still fresh.

There are currently two taxidermy services operating out of the Goochland area. Marshall's Wildlife Taxidermy is one of the established options available for hunters looking to preserve a mount. These shops handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to specialized bird work, ensuring your season’s best harvest is handled correctly.

2 taxidermists in Goochland County

Serving Goochland.

Marshall's Wildlife Taxidermy

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Rapalee Taxidermy Inc.

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Using taxidermists in Goochland 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.