Taxidermists in Glacier County, Montana

Glacier County offers access to diverse game, from prairie mule deer and pronghorn on the eastern plains to elk and mountain goats along the Rocky Mountain Front. Hunters working the Blackfeet Reservation or the surrounding public lands often need local options for preserving their trophies. The transition from high plains to mountain peaks means a wide variety of species are taken here each season.

You can find professional mounting services centrally located in Cut Bank. Having a shop like Clint Dagel Taxidermy nearby is practical for dropping off capes or skulls immediately after a hunt to prevent spoilage. Local taxidermists in this area are familiar with the specific anatomy of Northern Montana big game and can handle the heavy hides typical of the region.

1 taxidermist in Glacier County

Serving Cut Bank.

Clint Dagel Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Glacier 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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