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Taxidermists in Delta County, Colorado

Delta County offers hunters a convenient location to handle trophies taken in the West Elk Wilderness or the Uncompahgre National Forest. Whether you are coming off the Grand Mesa with a heavy bull or packing out a buck from the high desert scrub, getting your cape to a local shop quickly is necessary to prevent spoilage.

The directory currently lists one professional shop located in Austin. Mesa Taxidermy provides mounting services for those hunting the local game management units near the Gunnison River corridor. Having a specialist nearby saves you the long drive to Grand Junction or Montrose while your harvest is still fresh.

3 taxidermists in Delta County

Serving Austin, Cedaredge, Delta.

Using taxidermists in Delta 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.

Other services in Delta County

Meat Processors (5)

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