Taxidermists in Broadwater County, Montana

Broadwater County provides solid access to the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains, making Townsend a central hub for hunters coming off the hill with elk, mule deer, or antelope. When you have a trophy on the ground, getting it to a local shop quickly is important for preserving the cape, especially during the warmer early seasons.

There is currently one taxidermy option listed in Townsend, including Copper State Taxidermy. Local shops in this area understand the specific anatomy of Montana big game and can handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to skull cleaning. Having a professional nearby saves you a long drive to Helena or Bozeman.

2 taxidermists in Broadwater County

Serving Townsend.

Copper State Taxidermy

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Imperial Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Broadwater 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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