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Taxidermists in Oneida County, Idaho

Hunters coming through the Malad Valley or bringing game down from the Deep Creek Range have access to local taxidermy services right in Malad City. When you are hunting the local mule deer or chasing elk in the surrounding hills, having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process. It is useful to have a local option so you do not have to haul your trophy across the state line or up to Pocatello while the hide is still fresh.

Monster Muley Taxidermy in Malad City handles work for local residents and those traveling through the I-15 corridor. They focus on preserving the details of your harvest, whether it is a bird or a big game mount. Having a professional in town helps ensure your cape is handled correctly immediately after the hunt. You should contact them directly to check their current turnaround times and see examples of their shoulder mounts or rug work.

1 taxidermist in Oneida County

Serving Malad City.

Using taxidermists in Oneida 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.