Team Buckhorn Taxidermy Studio
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Princeton, WV
Taxidermists in Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County offers diverse terrain for hunters, ranging from the rugged ridges near the Virginia border to the brushy bottomlands throughout the Bluestone River watershed. Most hunters in this area are pursuing mature mountain bucks or spring gobblers. When you manage to put a trophy on the ground, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of these Appalachian species to preserve the memory of the hunt.
There is currently one taxidermy provider listed in Mercer County, located in Princeton. Team Buckhorn Taxidermy Studio handles local mounts and provides the specialized services needed to turn a successful day in the West Virginia woods into a finished display. Keeping your business in Princeton makes it easier to handle drop-offs and pick-ups without a long haul across the state.
1 taxidermist in Mercer County
Serving Princeton.
Using taxidermists in Mercer 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.