Taxidermists in Boulder County, Colorado

Hunters in Boulder County have access to local taxidermy services to preserve their big game harvests from the Front Range and surrounding mountains. With the high numbers of elk and mule deer pulled from the nearby wilderness areas, finding a local professional simplifies the logistics of handling a cape and antlers after the pack out.

One option is located directly in Boulder, where Jason Hannahoe works on local specimens. Whether you are bringing in a bull from the high country or a pronghorn from the eastern plains, having a shop nearby makes it easier to discuss mounting positions and drop off your trophy without driving far from the trailhead.

2 taxidermists in Boulder County

Serving Boulder, Longmont.

Echohawk Taxidermy

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Longmont, CO

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Jason Hannahoe

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Boulder, CO

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Using taxidermists in Boulder County

A taxidermist takes your cape and antlers, preps and tans the hide, then mounts the animal on a form. Most shops want the cape caped out and frozen, or the whole head delivered cold and unfrozen within a day or two of the kill.

What to ask before you commit

What is your current turnaround time, in months?
Do you tan in-house or send hides out?
What deposit do you require, and is it applied to the final price?
Can I see finished mounts of the same species?
How should I care for the cape before I bring it in?

What it usually costs

Shoulder mounts commonly run several hundred to well over a thousand dollars depending on species, form and finish work. European mounts are typically the least expensive option. Deposits of 30-50% are standard.

Timing matters

Get the cape cold fast. Do not salt or freeze a cape you plan to have mounted without asking the shop first — hair slip from a warm hide is the single most common ruined mount.