Taxidermists in Garfield County, Colorado

Garfield County hunters bring in a lot of heavy game from the Flattops and the surrounding White River National Forest. Whether you are coming off a high-country mule deer hunt or packing an elk out of the brush, finding a local shop to handle the cape and horns is the final step of the season.

There is currently one professional option located in New Castle to handle your mounts. Elk Creek Taxidermy provides services for local residents and hunters traveling through the Colorado River valley. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process after a long pack out before the meat goes to the processor.

1 taxidermist in Garfield County

Serving New Castle.

Elk Creek Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Garfield 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 Garfield County

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