Taxidermists in Lunenburg County, Virginia

Lunenburg County offers thousands of acres of timber and farm country, making it a reliable area for harvesting mature whitetails and spring gobblers. When you get a trophy down in the woods near Meherrin or Fort Mitchell, you need a local shop that knows how to handle Virginia big game.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Victoria. Major Taxidermy handles local mounts, providing a convenient option for hunters who don't want to drive out of the county to drop off their deer or turkeys. Having a shop nearby ensures your cape stays fresh during the transition from the field to the form.

1 taxidermist in Lunenburg County

Serving Victoria.

Major Taxidermy

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Victoria, VA

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Using taxidermists in Lunenburg 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.