Southern Taxidermy Studio

Taxidermist in Naples, New York

(585) 502-43858546 French Hill Rd, Naples, NY 14512View on Yelp

About Southern Taxidermy Studio

Southern Taxidermy Studio operates out of Naples, New York, a small village in Ontario County at the southern tip of Canandaigua Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Naples is famous for its fall foliage, its grape harvest festivals, and its position as a gateway to some excellent hunting land across Ontario and Yates counties. A dedicated taxidermy studio here serves both local sportsmen and hunters who travel to the Finger Lakes area specifically for its deer and turkey seasons. The name suggests a focused, professional operation built around quality mount work.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

A dedicated taxidermy studio in the Finger Lakes area handles the full spectrum of mount work that hunters and anglers in this region need. Whitetail deer shoulder mounts are the bread and butter of most upstate New York studios, requiring precise hide preparation and form fitting to hold up for decades on a wall. Turkey mounts are a natural addition given Naples's position in good turkey country, and Finger Lakes trout and bass mounts speak to the strong angling community here. Skull cleaning using maceration or beetle colonies is also a popular and affordable option for hunters wanting to display their deer without a full skin mount.

Service Area

Southern Taxidermy Studio serves hunters and anglers throughout Ontario County and the wider Finger Lakes region, including customers from Canandaigua, Penn Yan, and Geneva. The studio's location in Naples also puts it within reasonable distance for sportsmen coming from the Genesee Valley and northern Steuben County.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best time of year to drop off a deer mount in the Naples area?
Most hunters drop off in November and December after firearms season, which means studios get very busy fast. If you harvested during archery season, bringing your cape in earlier helps you avoid the post-gun-season rush.
How do I choose a pose for my deer shoulder mount?
Most studios offer form catalogs showing upright, semi-sneak, and full sneak poses at varying degrees of neck turn. Think about where the mount will hang and what position looks most natural for the size and character of your specific deer.
Can I get a fish mounted from Canandaigua Lake or the local streams?
Fish mounts from Finger Lakes species including bass, lake trout, and brown trout are definitely doable. Keep the fish cold and moist after the catch, handle it gently to protect the scales, and get it to the studio as quickly as possible.
What is skull cleaning and how does it work?
Skull cleaning removes all soft tissue from a deer skull to expose the clean bone and preserve the antlers. Common methods include maceration in warm water, dermestid beetles, or boiling, and the finished skull can be bleached or left natural for display.
How should I transport a deer cape to the studio without damaging it?
Keep the cape cold and out of direct sunlight during transport. A cooler with ice is ideal for short trips, and freezing is the right call if you're more than a day away from dropping it off. Avoid leaving it in a hot vehicle even briefly.
Does the studio work with hunters who shoot their deer in other states?
Out-of-state specimens are generally accepted, but you'll want to carry your harvest documentation with you since taxidermists are required to record the origin of specimens they work on. Check the transport regulations for the state where you hunted before bringing anything across state lines.

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