Crescent Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 956-8623, Charlotte, NC 28269View on Yelp

About Crescent Taxidermy

Crescent Taxidermy operates in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving one of the Southeast's largest and fastest-growing metro areas. Charlotte hunters have access to some solid whitetail country in the Piedmont region, and the city's growth means more newcomers discovering deer hunting in the Carolinas for the first time. Being in a major metro also means the client base extends beyond hunters to include collectors, interior designers, and institutions looking for display pieces. Crescent Taxidermy sits at the intersection of a traditional craft and a modern, urban clientele.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Crescent Taxidermy handles whitetail deer mounts, which are by far the most common request in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Fish mounts are popular here too, particularly largemouth bass and crappie from the area's many Piedmont reservoirs like Lake Norman and Lake Wylie. Turkey mounts, including full strut displays, serve the strong spring turkey hunting community in the Carolinas. Skull cleaning and antler mounting round out a solid service list for hunters who want clean, simple display options without committing to a full mount.

Service Area

Crescent Taxidermy serves Charlotte and the surrounding Mecklenburg County area, including Huntersville, Concord, Gastonia, and Fort Mill just across the South Carolina line. Hunters from the Lake Norman corridor and communities along I-85 south toward Rock Hill also bring work here. The studio draws clients from a wide radius given Charlotte's regional hub status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What deer species do hunters in the Charlotte area typically have mounted?
Whitetail deer are by far the most common, and North Carolina's Piedmont region produces some solid bucks each season. Eight and ten-point bucks are common drop-offs, though any deer with personal significance is worth mounting. Shoulder mounts showing the neck and head are the standard choice for wall display.
Can you mount a largemouth bass caught on Lake Norman?
Yes, fish mounts are a popular service for the Charlotte area given access to Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, and other local reservoirs. Reproduction mounts are often recommended for bass because they preserve color permanently and don't require keeping the actual fish. Bring good photos of the fish's coloring at time of catch if you go the reproduction route.
Do I need to skin my deer before bringing it to a taxidermist in Charlotte?
If you're close to the studio, it's usually fine to bring the whole deer head intact. For a shoulder mount, the taxidermist needs the cape capped out past the shoulders, which they can do themselves. If there's going to be a delay, cape it and freeze it, or at minimum keep the animal cool.
How do turkeys need to be handled for a full strut mount?
A full strut turkey mount preserves the bird in its fan-out breeding display, which is one of the most dramatic poses available. You'll want to keep the feathers clean and unbroken and freeze the bird as soon as possible without bending the tail fan. Wrap the tail fan in cardboard to protect it before freezing.
Does Charlotte's climate affect how long a finished mount lasts?
High humidity is the main concern in the Carolinas, as it can encourage mold growth on improperly stored mounts. Keep finished mounts in climate-controlled spaces, not garages or porches. A properly finished and sealed mount held indoors should last decades without significant deterioration.
Is there a minimum size requirement for fish mounts?
There's no official minimum, but very small fish are harder to mount cleanly and the detail can be lost. Reproductions work well at almost any size, though. Most taxidermists will give you an honest opinion on whether a particular fish is a good candidate for mounting when you call.

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