Folmsbee's Taxidermy
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Clarksburg, WV
Taxidermists in Harrison County, West Virginia
Harrison County hunters have access to local taxidermy services centered around Clarksburg. Whether you are coming off a successful buck hunt in the oak-hickory forests or bringing in a longbeard from the spring season, having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process. Local professionals in this part of West Virginia understand the specific cape preparation and mounting techniques required to preserve regional game.
Folmsbee's Taxidermy in Clarksburg provides these services for area sportsmen. Keeping your trophy close to home allows for easier communication during the drying and finishing stages. You can find professional mounting options within the county to handle your deer, bear, or small game harvests from the surrounding hills.
2 taxidermists in Harrison County
Serving Clarksburg.
Hoss's Wildlife Artistry
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Clarksburg, WV
Using taxidermists in Harrison 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.