Taxidermists in Custer County, Montana

Custer County hunters often bring in mule deer and pronghorn from the surrounding sagebrush and breaks. When you bag a trophy in the backcountry near Miles City, finding a local shop to handle the mount saves you a long drive across the plains. Most work in this area focuses on big game shoulder mounts and bird displays that stand up to the dry Montana climate.

Christensen Taxidermy in Miles City provides professional mounting services for those hunting the Yellowstone River valley. Having a shop centrally located in the county seat makes it easier to drop off your harvest while the hide is still fresh. Local taxidermists here understand the specific anatomy of eastern Montana species, ensuring your mount looks right on the wall.

3 taxidermists in Custer County

Serving Miles City.

Using taxidermists in Custer 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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