Laporte, CO
Taxidermists in Larimer County, Colorado
Larimer County offers diverse hunting opportunities, ranging from elk and mule deer in the Roosevelt National Forest to waterfowl along the Front Range corridors. When you pull a tag for these units, having a local professional ready to handle your trophy is essential for preserving the hide and antlers. The terrain here is rugged, and getting your harvest from the field to a shop in town quickly helps ensure the best results for your mount.
There is currently one taxidermy service listed for this area, based out of Fort Collins. Rocky Mountain Head Hunters provides local processing and mounting services for hunters coming off the mountains or out of the plains. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount or specialty work, this shop serves as the primary resource for sportsmen throughout the county.
5 taxidermists in Larimer County
Serving Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland.
Loveland, CO
Fort Collins, CO
Loveland, CO
Fort Collins, CO
Using taxidermists in Larimer 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.
