Taxidermists in Morgan County, Colorado

Morgan County sits in a prime location for hunters working the South Platte River corridor and the surrounding eastern plains. The area is well-known for producing quality mule deer and whitetails, as well as significant numbers of waterfowl and upland birds. When you pull a trophy out of the river bottom or the sandhills, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy and cape requirements of Colorado plains game.

There is currently one specialized shop providing these services in Fort Morgan. Birch Wood Taxidermy handles local mounts, ensuring your harvest is preserved correctly without a long drive to the Front Range. Having a shop right in the county seat makes it easier to drop off your hide or skull while the meat is being processed nearby.

1 taxidermist in Morgan County

Serving Fort Morgan.

Birch Wood Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Morgan 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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