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Taxidermy in West Virginia

Looking for taxidermy near me? Trackyn makes it easy to find taxidermists throughout West Virginia. 38 verified and community-listed taxidermists across West Virginia. Serving Alderson, Berkeley Springs, Brohard, Buckhannon, Charleston, Clarksburg and more.

Taxidermy near me in West Virginia

Searching for taxidermy near me? Trackyn currently lists 38 taxidermists in West Virginia with the most listings around Martinsburg, Summersville and Clarksburg. Start with a county near your hunting location, such as Wood County, Harrison County, Cabell County, and Grant County, to see the closest options. Profiles like 2-Die-4 Taxidermy, Back To Nature Taxidermy WV, and Backwoods Wildlife Taxidermy show phone numbers, hours and service details so you can call ahead before the drive.

Taxidermy Near You by county in West Virginia

Cabell County (1)Grant County (1)Greenbrier County (1)Harrison County (2)Jackson County (1)Kanawha County (1)Mason County (1)Mercer County (1)Mineral County (1)Morgan County (1)Nicholas County (1)Preston County (1)Roane County (1)Taylor County (1)Wood County (3)

Choosing a taxidermist in West Virginia

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.