Backwoods Wildlife Taxidermy
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Ona, WV
Taxidermists in Cabell County, West Virginia
Cabell County hunters typically focus on the hardwood ridges and creek bottoms near the Ohio River. While much of the land is developed, the pockets of timber in areas like Ona produce heavy-antlered bucks and large mountain birds. When you harvest a trophy in these hills, finding a local professional to handle the mount ensures the work reflects the specific characteristics of West Virginia game.
There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Ona. Backwoods Wildlife Taxidermy provides local mounting services for those hunting in the surrounding valleys. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and allows for direct communication regarding your mount’s pose and preservation.
1 taxidermist in Cabell County
Serving Ona.
Using taxidermists in Cabell 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.