Taxidermists in Denver County, Colorado

Denver County covers the heart of the metro area, but it serves as a central hub for hunters returning from the mountains or the eastern plains. While you won't find many shops within the city limits, it is a practical location for dropping off a head or cape before heading home. Having a professional nearby makes it easier to manage the logistics of a harvest after the season closes.

There is currently one shop listed in Denver, with Monte Kenning providing services for local sportsmen. This location is convenient for those living or working in the city who need to get their trophy into the hands of a professional without driving deep into the suburbs. Whether you have an elk from the high country or a buck from the plains, this shop handles the intake and preparation needed to preserve your mount.

2 taxidermists in Denver County

Serving Denver.

Monte Kenning

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Two By Two Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Denver 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.