Havre, MT
Taxidermists in Hill County, Montana
Hill County sits in a prime spot for hunters targeting big mule deer and pronghorn across the rolling plains and coulees. With the Bear Paw Mountains nearby, you also have a good chance at elk and mountain lions. When you drop a trophy in this part of the Hi-Line, you need someone local who understands the anatomy of these northern plains species to preserve the memory of the hunt.
There is currently one specialized option available in Havre to handle your harvest. Bare Bone Skull Works provides European mounts and skull cleaning for those who prefer a clean, skeletal look for their trophies. Having a shop right in Havre makes it easy to drop off your head for processing before heading back home from the field.
3 taxidermists in Hill County
Serving Havre.
Havre, MT
Havre, MT
Using taxidermists in Hill 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.
