Taxidermists in Flathead County, Montana

Flathead County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from chasing elk in the Bob Marshall Wilderness to hunting waterfowl around the north end of Flathead Lake. Whether you are bringing home a heavy-horned mule deer or a mountain lion, finding a local shop to handle your trophy is the next step. Most hunters in this region look for professionals who understand the specific anatomy of Rocky Mountain game.

You can find taxidermy services located in Bigfork, such as The Rack Shack Taxidermy. This shop works on a variety of local species, ensuring your mount represents the animal as it looked in the field. Having a specialist nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest and discuss specific poses or habitat bases without driving out of the valley.

7 taxidermists in Flathead County

Serving Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Kalispell.

Using taxidermists in Flathead 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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