Taxidermists in Page County, Virginia

Page County offers good opportunities for hunters working the ridges around Luray or the surrounding woods near the Shenandoah River. Whether you are chasing mountain bucks or spring gobblers, you need a local professional who knows how to handle Virginia game. A local mount keeps the memory of the hunt alive and ensures your trophy is preserved correctly without a long drive out of the valley.

There is currently one established taxidermist listed in the county, located right in Luray. Jenkins Taxidermy provides services for sportsmen who need quality work on their recent harvests. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your game and discuss the specific pose or mount style you want for your trophy.

1 taxidermist in Page County

Serving Luray.

Jenkins Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Page 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.