Pine Ridge Taxidermy
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Keyser, WV
Taxidermists in Mineral County, West Virginia
Mineral County hunters working the ridges near the Allegheny Front or the bottomlands along the North Branch of the Potomac need a reliable way to preserve their harvest. Whether you are bringing in a mountain buck or a spring gobbler, local service providers in this area understand the specific anatomy of West Virginia game.
You can find professional mounting services located in Keyser, including Pine Ridge Taxidermy. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your trophy doesn't spend unnecessary time in a freezer. These local craftsmen handle the skinning and mounting work required to turn a successful hunt into a long-lasting display.
1 taxidermist in Mineral County
Serving Keyser.
Using taxidermists in Mineral 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.