Taxidermists in Eagle County, Colorado

Hunters working the brush in the Flat Tops or hauling elk down from the Holy Cross Wilderness often need local options for trophy care. With a shop located in Gypsum, you can drop off your harvest immediately after the pack-out without leaving the valley. Getting your animal to a professional quickly is the best way to prevent cape damage and ensure the hide stays in good condition for mounting.

The service available in Eagle County handles both taxidermy and game processing. Having a facility like Action Taxidermy and Game Processing nearby simplifies the logistics of managing your meat and mounts in one stop. This local access is practical for those hunting the rugged terrain around Eagle and Gypsum who want to avoid a long drive to Denver while the hide is still green.

1 taxidermist in Eagle County

Serving Gypsum.

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Using taxidermists in Eagle 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 Eagle County

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