Taxidermists in Fergus County, Montana

Fergus County is prime territory for hunters chasing elk in the Breaks or mule deer across the rolling plains. When you finally pull the trigger on a trophy in the central Montana backcountry, you need a local professional to handle the hide and horn work. Bringing your harvest to a shop in the heart of the county ensures the cape is prepped correctly before the long drive home.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in Lewistown to assist with your mounting needs. Blue Line Taxidermy provides options for shoulder mounts and European displays for big game taken in the surrounding area. Having a shop centrally located in Lewistown makes it easy to drop off your animal immediately after the pack-out.

2 taxidermists in Fergus County

Serving Lewistown.

Blue Line Taxidermy

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Lewistown, MT

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Twin Sister's Taxidermy

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Lewistown, MT

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Using taxidermists in Fergus 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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