Todd's Whitetail Taxidermy
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Grafton, WV
Taxidermists in Taylor County, West Virginia
Taylor County hunters typically work the steep ridges and hardwood stands surrounding Tygart Lake for whitetail and fall turkey. When you land a buck worth putting on the wall, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of West Virginia mountain deer. Having a professional nearby in the Grafton area makes it easier to drop off your cape while it is still fresh and discuss the exact pose you want for your mount.
There is currently one taxidermy service listed for this county, located in Grafton. Todd's Whitetail Taxidermy handles local mounts, providing a convenient option for residents and those traveling through the Tygart Valley River corridor. Keeping your business in the county helps ensure your trophy is handled by someone familiar with the quality of deer harvested in this part of the state.
1 taxidermist in Taylor County
Serving Grafton.
Using taxidermists in Taylor 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.