Backyard Taxidermy

Backyard Taxidermy is located in Caretta, a small community in McDowell County in the southern coalfields region of West Virginia. McDowell County is known for its rugged, heavily forested terrain that holds healthy populations of whitetail deer and black bear, making it genuine hunting country. The name Backyard Taxidermy suggests a hands-on, owner-operated studio where personal attention to your trophy is the standard, not the exception. In a rural community like Caretta, a local taxidermist is an essential part of the sporting culture, and hunters don't have to travel to larger cities to get quality work done.

Backyard Taxidermy serves the southern West Virginia hunting community with the core services McDowell County sportsmen need most. Whitetail deer mounts, from basic shoulder mounts to more elaborate pedestal displays, preserve the details of a hard-earned harvest in the coalfields timber. Black bear is a signature species in this corner of the state, and rug mounts or full body mounts for bear are a specialty that sets southern WV studios apart from their northern counterparts. Skull cleaning and antler mounting round out the offerings for hunters who want a clean display option at a lower price point.

Backyard Taxidermy serves Caretta and the wider McDowell County area in West Virginia's southern coalfields. Customers from nearby communities like Welch, Kimball, and War, as well as hunters from neighboring Wyoming and Mercer counties, use local studios to avoid long trips across the state.