Taxidermists in Tazewell County, Virginia

Tazewell County offers rugged terrain that produces heavy-racked mountain bucks and thick-furred black bears. When you finally pull a trophy out of these steep ridges, you need a local professional who knows how to handle Southwest Virginia game. The high elevation and dense woods here mean your hide needs proper care immediately after the harvest to ensure a quality mount that lasts for decades.

You will find specialized services available in Tannersville to preserve your season. Mountain Springs Taxidermy LLC operates in this area, providing the detailed work required for shoulder mounts, rugs, and European mounts. Whether you are hunting the Clinch Mountain range or private timber tracts, having a reliable shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your trophy before the meat spoils.

1 taxidermist in Tazewell County

Serving Tannersville.

Mountain springs taxidermy LLC

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Using taxidermists in Tazewell 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.