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Taxidermists in Orange County, Virginia

Orange County offers a few reliable options for mounting your deer or spring gobbler. With the high volume of hunters working the oak ridges and farm edges near Locust Grove and Mine Run, these local shops stay busy during the peak of the season. They understand the local game and what it takes to preserve a trophy taken from the Virginia woods.

You will find three professionals serving the area, including Half Strut Taxidermy in Mine Run. Whether you need a shoulder mount for a buck or work on a bird, these shops are located close to the hunting grounds for easy drop-offs after your hunt.

3 taxidermists in Orange County

Serving Locust Grove, Mine Run.

Using taxidermists in Orange 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.

Other services in Orange County

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