Taxidermists in Moffat County, Colorado

Moffat County sits in the heart of big game country, drawing thousands of hunters each year for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn. If you take a trophy in the sagebrush flats or the high ridges near the Wyoming border, you will need a local shop to handle the cape and horns. Most hunters look for services right in Craig, as it serves as the main hub for the region’s massive public land acreage.

Mountain Man Taxidermy, LLC is the primary shop located in Craig for those needing professional mounting or trophy care. Having a taxidermist nearby is helpful for getting your harvest prepped immediately after the hunt, especially during the warmer early seasons. This listing provides the contact information you need to arrange drop-offs or discuss specific mount styles while you are still in the area.

1 taxidermist in Moffat County

Serving Craig.

Mountain Man Taxidermy, LLC

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Using taxidermists in Moffat 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.

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