Taxidermists in Huerfano County, Colorado

Huerfano County sits in a prime transition zone where the high plains meet the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Hunters working the scrub oak and pinon country near Walsenburg often pull heavy mule deer and elk out of Game Management Units 85 and 134. When you get a trophy down in this rugged terrain, you need a local professional who understands how to handle capes and antlers from the southern Rockies.

The county currently has one established option for preserving your harvest, located right in Walsenburg. Double Mountain Taxidermy handles local mounts, providing a convenient drop-off point before you head back out of the Spanish Peaks region. Having a shop nearby ensures your trophy stays in good condition during the drive out of the backcountry.

1 taxidermist in Huerfano County

Serving Walsenburg.

Double Mountain Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Huerfano 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.