
Taxidermy quality soft tan. Trapped & dispatched using humane methods.
Opossums are plentiful in Pennsylvania and generally have a good coat! I only sell complete specimens with no naturally-occurring frostbite damage. The younger, smaller ones haven't gone through a hard winter yet and thus are in the best condition. I try not to harvest young animals of any species, but small opossums often do not survive the winter.
A: 1.75" - 2.00"
C: 10" - 13"
D: 14" - 16"
Eye size: 12 mm.

Taxidermy quality soft tan. Trapped & dispatched using humane methods.
As the most common animal I catch, opossums tend to make up most of my stock. I specify if the animal is appropriate for taxidermy, and if not they are sold for fur only. Any opossum sold for taxidermy purposes is guaranteed to have minimal frostbite damage to the ears or tail!
A: 2.00" - 2.25"
C: 13" - 15"
D: 18" - 20"
Eye size: 12 mm.

Taxidermy quality soft tan. Trapped & dispatched using humane methods.
The eastern subspecies makes for an excellent taxidermy specimen, with their stout bodies and thick tails. Ours are on the large side and have some variation in their grizzled coats. All hides in this category will have lip and eye skin, turned ears, etc... All set for easy rehydration and mounting! Or, if you'd prefer, I can also mount the critter just to your liking.
A: 2.00" - 2.25"
C: 17" - 20"
D: 19" - 24"
Eye size: 14 mm.

Taxidermy quality soft tan. Trapped & dispatched using humane methods.
Although the typical Pennsylvania raccoon is already an impressive size, we do occasionally find them even bigger! By purchasing from this category you are guaranteed an animal that is about as big as they come, and this section may not be available very often. Like the other hides, it is ready for taxidermy or commission mounting with split ears, eyes, lips, etc. Please note due to these mostly being old males, they are not as soft as a typical raccoon and may have some scarring.
A: 2.25"+
C: 22"+
D: 25"+
Eye size: 14 mm.

One full grey fox tail, of a humane source like the rest of my critters. Soft tanned and floppy, can be used as a replacement on a mount or worn.

A nice, full deer tail sourced from a deer killed for meat. It may be from a male or female but all are fluffy! It's soft and may be worn.
I am a firm believer in treating every animal I encounter with utmost respect, which means I not only kill them as quickly as possible but I also test each trap on myself. If I can't stick my bare hand into a trap without excessive pain I simply do not use them!
My traps are checked in the early morning hours, ensuring the nocturnal species are only caught for a few hours before dispatch. Specifically, I shoot each animal I'd like to keep in the brain which kills them instantly. Animals which are not my target species or do not meet my standards are released unharmed immediately. I also utilize a series of cage-style traps.
A set of carcass measurements and rehydration instructions are included with each animal purchased. I recommend for you to rehydrate and stretch the skin before you order the form just to be safe!
I'm a simple taxidermist and sell mainly to hobbyists. I sell my furs by size range, and not necessarily a technical grade. All of them are guaranteed to be free from mats, rubs, and other cosmetic defects. I harvest them when they are as close to prime as possible, but there may be individuals either pre- or post-prime.
However, all damages that would be repaired by the taxidermist will be repaired before purchase.
Commission is an informal term in the taxidermy community that just means "I mount it for you". Otherwise, the lowest price listed is the cost of the hide alone. The commission price does NOT include shipping! Please make every effort to pick your finished product up in person as shipping can cost hundreds of dollars more.
Half of the commission price is due at sale. If you have harvested the animal yourself, please see the appropriate category on the main page for more specific pricing. If you purchase an animal for a commission mount you may cusmtomize it in any way a hunter would!
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