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Taxidermists in Mesa County, Colorado

Mesa County serves as a major hub for hunters coming off the Uncompahgre Plateau or out of the Book Cliffs. Most of the local work focuses on mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk, though there is plenty of demand for black bear and mountain lion mounts taken in the surrounding high desert and rimrock.

You will find taxidermy services available in Grand Junction, including shops like Darryl's Taxidermy. Having a professional close to the 1-70 corridor makes it easier to drop off a hide or head for tanning and mounting immediately after your pack out. These specialists understand the local game and how to preserve your trophy.

3 taxidermists in Mesa County

Serving Grand Junction.

Using taxidermists in Mesa 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 Mesa County

Bow Shops (4)Meat Processors (3)

Taxidermists in nearby Colorado counties

Adams County (2)Alamosa County (1)Arapahoe County (3)Archuleta County (1)Boulder County (2)Broomfield County (1)Chaffee County (1)Delta County (3)Denver County (2)Dolores County (1)Douglas County (2)Eagle County (1)El Paso County (2)Fremont County (2)Garfield County (1)Grand County (1)Gunnison County (1)Huerfano County (1)Jackson County (1)Jefferson County (5)La Plata County (1)Larimer County (5)Las Animas County (2)Moffat County (1)