2-Die-4 Taxidermy
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Charleston, WV
Taxidermists in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County hunters often look for local options to preserve a harvest after a successful day in the woods surrounding Charleston. While the county is heavily populated, there are still solid opportunities for whitetail deer and small game in the hills outside the city limits. Having a professional nearby makes it easier to drop off a cape or hide while the specimen is still fresh.
There is currently one taxidermist listed for this area, 2-Die-4 Taxidermy located in Charleston. They handle the local demand for mounting trophy bucks and other native wildlife. Having a shop centrally located in the county seat saves you a long drive to neighboring counties when you need work done on a rack or a full-body mount.
1 taxidermist in Kanawha County
Serving Charleston.
Using taxidermists in Kanawha 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.