Taxidermists in Routt County, Colorado

Routt County produces high-quality elk and mule deer every season, particularly in the units surrounding the Zirkel Wilderness and Flat Tops. If you manage to punch your tag on a heavy bull or a mountain lion in the high country near Steamboat Springs, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of Colorado game.

Most hunters in the Yampa Valley look for shops that handle everything from basic shoulder mounts to specialized rugs and life-size displays. Go West Taxidermy in Steamboat Springs provides these services for local residents and visiting hunters alike. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your trophy is handled correctly after the pack out.

1 taxidermist in Routt County

Serving Steamboat Springs.

Go West Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Routt 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.