Taxidermists in Gunnison County, Colorado

Gunnison County produces massive elk and mule deer every year, particularly from the high-country basins surrounding the West Elk and Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness areas. Most local hunters focus on the sagebrush flats and timbered ridges that define the landscape around the city of Gunnison. When you pull a trophy out of these rugged units, getting the cape and antlers to a professional quickly is the only way to ensure the mount lasts.

There is currently one specialized shop in the county located right in Gunnison. Trophies Unlimited Taxidermy handles local big game and understands how to preserve the specific character of Rocky Mountain species. Having a shop in town saves you from hauling a green hide over the passes while you are still trying to pack out the rest of your meat.

1 taxidermist in Gunnison County

Serving Gunnison.

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Using taxidermists in Gunnison 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 Gunnison County

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