Taxidermists in Deer Lodge County, Montana

Deer Lodge County provides access to prime elk and mule deer country in the Pintler Range and surrounding national forest land. When you pull a tag for this unit and get your animal down, you need a local professional who knows the anatomy of Rocky Mountain big game. The dry mountain air and rugged terrain mean you have to get your cape to a shop quickly to ensure the hide stays in good condition for a shoulder mount or rug.

There is currently one specialized shop serving hunters in Anaconda. Capp's Taxidermy Studio handles the local workload, providing mounting services for both residents and those traveling through the area. Having a shop right in town makes it easier to drop off your trophy immediately after the pack out without driving toward Butte or Missoula. These professionals understand the specific requirements for preserving Montana trophies and can help you manage the paperwork for transporting your mount out of the county.

1 taxidermist in Deer Lodge County

Serving Anaconda.

Capp's Taxidermy Studio

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Using taxidermists in Deer Lodge 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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