Taxidermists in Montgomery County, Virginia

If you pull a buck out of the brush in Montgomery County, you have local options for mount work centered around the Riner area. These shops handle the common species found throughout the New River Valley, including whitetail deer, black bear, and eastern turkey. Having taxidermy services close to the Jefferson National Forest access points makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is still fresh.

The two active shops in the county, including Southern Roots Taxidermy, provide traditional shoulder mounts and European mounts for local hunters. Since these businesses are located in Riner, they are positioned well for those coming back from hunts near the Blue Ridge Parkway or the county’s southern ridges. You should call ahead to check current turnaround times and specific caping requirements before heading to the shop.

2 taxidermists in Montgomery County

Serving Riner.

Coble Taxidermy

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Riner, VA

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Southern Roots Taxidermy

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Riner, VA

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Using taxidermists in Montgomery 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.