Taxidermists in Fremont County, Colorado

Fremont County serves as a main hub for hunters coming out of the Sangre de Cristo Range and the high desert units near the Arkansas River. If you tag a mule deer or an elk in the local mountains, you need a shop that understands the specific anatomy of Southern Colorado game. Most hunters passing through the area look for a location that is easily accessible from the main highways connecting the hunt units to the larger cities.

Big Timber Taxidermy in Cañon City provides local services for those who want to drop off their harvest before heading home. Having a shop right in the valley is helpful for handling capes and antlers immediately after the pack-out, especially during the warmer early seasons. This ensures your trophy is preserved correctly while the hide is still fresh.

2 taxidermists in Fremont County

Serving Cañon City, Coal Creek.

Using taxidermists in Fremont 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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