Taxidermists in Golden Valley County, Montana

Hunters moving through the Musselshell River corridor or coming out of the Snowy Mountains often pass through Lavina when hauling game. With the local terrain supporting healthy populations of mule deer, antelope, and elk, finding a local professional to handle your trophy saves a long drive to Billings or Roundups.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in Golden Valley County, located in Lavina. Chasing Tail handles local mounts, providing a convenient drop-off point for those hunting the surrounding ranchlands. Having a shop right in the basin ensures your hide and antlers are cared for quickly after the harvest.

1 taxidermist in Golden Valley County

Serving Lavina.

Chasing Tail

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Using taxidermists in Golden Valley 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.