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Mount Nebo, WV
Taxidermists in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Nicholas County offers rugged terrain and heavy cover, making it a productive area for hunters chasing mountain bucks and black bears. With a lot of public land around Summersville Lake and the Monongahela National Forest, you have plenty of opportunities to fill a tag. When you get a trophy down, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of these mountain-bred animals to ensure the mount looks right on your wall.
There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed for this area, located in Mount Nebo. Hominy Creek Taxidermy handles local game and can help you preserve your harvest after a successful hunt in the woods. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your cape stays in good condition during transport from the field.
1 taxidermist in Nicholas County
Serving Mount Nebo.
Using taxidermists in Nicholas 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.