Taxidermists in Beaverhead County, Montana

Beaverhead County is prime territory for elk and mule deer, meaning local hunters often need a reliable way to preserve their trophies. The terrain around Dillon produces heavy-antlered game every year, so finding a shop that understands the specific anatomy of Southwestern Montana animals is important. Most people in the area take their heads to Dillon, which serves as the central hub for processing and mount work after a successful trip into the Pioneer or Centennial ranges.

You will find services in town like Hunter's Taxidermy that handle typical shoulder mounts and European mounts for local species. These shops stay busy throughout the fall, so it helps to contact them early in the season regarding turnaround times. Having a professional close to the hunting grounds makes it easier to drop off your cape while it is still fresh without driving hours out of the county.

1 taxidermist in Beaverhead County

Serving Dillon.

Hunter's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Beaverhead 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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