Taxidermists in Loudoun County, Virginia

Finding a reliable taxidermist in Loudoun County can be difficult with so few shops remaining in the area. Most local hunters are used to traveling toward the Blue Ridge to find quality work that honors the animal. Whether you are hunting the local ridges or bringing something back from an out-of-state trip, having a local option saves time and fuel during the drop-off and pickup process.

You will currently find a professional shop located in Bluemont, such as Fight or Flight Taxidermy. This location is convenient for those hunting the western edge of the county near the mountain. They handle standard deer mounts and various small game common to Northern Virginia. Having a shop nearby allows you to discuss the specific pose and details of your mount in person before the work begins.

1 taxidermist in Loudoun County

Serving Bluemont.

Fight or Flight Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Loudoun 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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