Taxidermists in Grand County, Colorado

Grand County offers rugged terrain for elk and mule deer, particularly in the areas surrounding Hot Sulphur Springs and the Arapaho National Forest. When you manage to pack an animal out of these steep drainages, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of high-country game. Dealing with a nearby shop simplifies the logistics of dropping off a cape while it is still fresh and minimizes the travel required for later fittings or final pickup.

Taxidermy services in the county, including TB Designs in Hot Sulphur Springs, focus on preserving the results of your hunt. These professionals handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to skull cleaning for hunters working the units near the Continental Divide. Keeping your work local ensures the person handling your trophy is familiar with the specific species and horn growth patterns common to this part of the Rockies.

1 taxidermist in Grand County

Serving Hot Sulphur Springs.

TB Designs

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Using taxidermists in Grand 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.