Taxidermists in Dolores County, Colorado

Dolores County offers rugged terrain for elk and mule deer hunting, particularly within the San Juan National Forest. If you pull a bull or a buck out of the high country near Groundhog Reservoir or the Glade, you need to get the cape to a professional quickly. The local elevation and temperatures can vary, so having a nearby shop helps prevent hair slip during the early seasons.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in the town of Dolores. Dusk Til Dawn Taxidermy handles local game and provides mounting services for hunters coming off the surrounding public lands. Whether you are hunting the lower canyons or the alpine ridges, this local option saves you a long drive to larger mountain hubs to drop off your trophy.

1 taxidermist in Dolores County

Serving Dolores.

Dusk Til Dawn Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Dolores 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.

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