Taxidermists in Henry County, Virginia

Henry County offers diverse terrain for deer and turkey hunters, especially around the foothills and river bottoms near Bassett. When you finally tag a mature buck or a thick-bearded tom in these woods, finding a local shop to handle the mount is your next step. Having a professional nearby ensures your trophy is preserved correctly without a long drive across the state line.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed for the county, located in Bassett. D. G. Whitetail Creations LLC handles local game and provides hunters in the Smith River area with a convenient option for shoulder mounts and skull work. Keeping your business in the county helps support the local hunting community while getting your trophy back on the wall.

1 taxidermist in Henry County

Serving Bassett.

D. G. Whitetail Creations LLC

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Using taxidermists in Henry 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.