Mount'n Memories Taxidermy
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Leon, WV
Taxidermists in Mason County, West Virginia
Mason County hunters have access to local taxidermy services primarily centered around the Leon area. The terrain here produces heavy-racked bucks and large river-bottom gobblers that require a local professional who understands the specific physiology of West Virginia game. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your cape stays frozen and protected during the initial intake.
Mount'n Memories Taxidermy in Leon serves as a primary option for those looking to preserve a harvest from the nearby chief Cornstalk WMA or private farms along the Ohio River. Working with a taxidermist in the county helps avoid long transport times that can lead to hair slip or spoilage in warmer weather. These local specialists handle standard shoulder mounts and small game common to the region.
1 taxidermist in Mason County
Serving Leon.
Using taxidermists in Mason 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.