Sportsman's Pride Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Bluefield, West Virginia

(304) 589-36714191 Sandlick Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701View on Yelp

About Sportsman's Pride Taxidermy

Sportsman's Pride Taxidermy is located in Bluefield, a city that straddles the West Virginia and Virginia border in Mercer County. That border location is a genuine advantage for hunters, as sportsmen from both states hunt the surrounding ridges and valleys of the southern Appalachians and often need a quality taxidermist within reasonable driving distance of both sides. Bluefield sits at a high elevation with access to dense timber country that produces solid whitetail deer, black bear, and wild turkey. The name reflects the spirit of a studio built for serious sportsmen who care about how their trophies look on the wall.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Sportsman's Pride Taxidermy serves the hunting and angling community of the Bluefield area with a full range of preservation services. Whitetail deer shoulder mounts are the most requested work, involving careful skinning of the cape, professional tanning, and hand-finishing of the facial features for a natural expression. Turkey mounts, including full strut body mounts and fan-only displays, are popular in Mercer County given the region's healthy wild turkey population. Fish mounts for local species like smallmouth bass and the occasional trophy trout from nearby mountain streams give anglers a lasting way to remember a great day on the water.

Service Area

Sportsman's Pride Taxidermy serves Bluefield and Mercer County, including customers from Princeton, Bramwell, and the broader southern West Virginia hunting community. The studio's border location also makes it a practical choice for hunters from Tazewell and Buchanan counties in Virginia who want quality work without a long drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sportsman's Pride handle Virginia deer that were harvested just across the border?
Many Bluefield-area taxidermists regularly work with legally harvested game from both West Virginia and Virginia given the city's location on the state line. Bring your Virginia hunting license and tag documentation when you drop off to ensure everything is properly recorded.
What's the best way to transport a deer cape to the studio without damaging it?
Roll the cape hair-side out and place it in a plastic bag, then keep it on ice or in a cooler during transport. Avoid letting the hide sit in standing water inside the cooler, as prolonged moisture can weaken the hair and make the tanning process more difficult.
Does the studio offer habitat displays or scenic backgrounds for mounts?
Habitat displays add a natural scene behind or around a mount, often including artificial foliage, rocks, or ground cover that matches where the animal was harvested. Ask Sportsman's Pride about their background options when you discuss the overall mount design at drop-off.
How do I pick the right pose for my deer shoulder mount?
Most taxidermists offer several standard poses, including straight ahead, turned left or right, and upward or alert looks. Think about where the mount will hang and at what height, since a slightly upward gaze often looks more natural when a mount is displayed at or above eye level.
Are there any wild turkey regulations I should know about before getting a mount done?
Wild turkey mounts require that the bird was legally harvested with a valid tag in the state where it was taken. Keep your tag attached to the turkey until you hand it off to the taxidermist, who should record the information as part of their documentation process.
What's the going rate for a full strut turkey mount in the Bluefield area?
Full strut turkey mounts typically run between $350 and $600 depending on the complexity and the studio's current pricing. Fan-only or half-body mounts are less expensive options if you want to preserve part of the bird without the full cost of a complete body mount.

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