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Taxidermists in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Lewis and Clark County provides diverse hunting opportunities, ranging from elk in the Big Belt Mountains to waterfowl along the Missouri River. Whether you are coming off the mountains with a bull or off the water with a limit of ducks, finding a local professional to handle your trophy is the final step of the season.

The taxidermy services in this area, including Monarch Taxidermy in Helena, understand the specific anatomy of Montana game. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off capes and antlers while they are fresh and simplifies the pickup process once the mount is finished. These professionals handle everything from shoulder mounts to rug work.

7 taxidermists in Lewis and Clark County

Serving Helena.

Using taxidermists in Lewis and Clark 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.

Other services in Lewis and Clark County

Bow Shops (2)Meat Processors (1)

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