Taxidermists in Highland County, Virginia

Highland County offers rugged terrain and heavy cover, making it a prime location for hunters chasing mountain bucks and black bears. When you manage to harvest a trophy in these steep hollows, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of Allegheny wildlife. The high elevation and remote nature of the county mean you want someone nearby to handle your hide quickly after the pack out.

There is currently one specialized shop serving the area, located in McDowell. McGuire's Taxidermy & Freeze Drying handles traditional mounts along with freeze-drying services for smaller game and unique specimens. Having a reliable option right in the county saves you a long drive across the mountains while your trophy is still fresh.

1 taxidermist in Highland County

Serving McDowell.

McGuire's Taxidermy & Freeze Drying

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Using taxidermists in Highland 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.

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