Meadow Dale Taxidermy
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Smoot, WV
Taxidermists in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Greenbrier County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from the heavy timber of the Monongahela National Forest to the rolling farmland near the Greenbrier River. Hunters here frequently pursue trophy-class whitetails and mountain black bears. When you bag a animal in these mountains, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of Appalachian game and can preserve the memory of the hunt with a quality mount.
The county currently has taxidermy services available in Smoot to handle your field-dressed game. Meadow Dale Taxidermy operates in this area, providing specialized work for local hunters. Whether you are looking for a standard shoulder mount or more complex work, having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off and pickup process after a long season in the West Virginia woods.
1 taxidermist in Greenbrier County
Serving Smoot.
Using taxidermists in Greenbrier 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.