Taxidermists in Douglas County, Colorado

Douglas County hunters typically head into the Front Range or the nearby Pike National Forest for mule deer, elk, and seasonal pronghorn. When you get a trophy down, finding a local shop in the Castle Rock area helps avoid long drives while the cape is fresh. Local services focus on shoulder mounts and European mounts for regional big game species.

The current directory includes one taxidermy specialist based in Castle Rock. Yaryan Taxidermy handles local game and can assist with the specific preservation needs of species found throughout the Colorado foothills. Having a professional nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your harvest is handled correctly after the pack out.

2 taxidermists in Douglas County

Serving Castle Rock, Littleton.

David Franklin

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Littleton, CO

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Yaryan Taxidermy

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Castle Rock, CO

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Using taxidermists in Douglas 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 Douglas County

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