Taxidermists in McCone County, Montana

McCone County offers vast stretches of prairie and breaks, drawing hunters after big mule deer and pronghorn. If you pull a tag for this area or head toward the Fort Peck breaks, you need a plan for your trophy before you head home. The local terrain produces heavy-antlered bucks and predators that require careful handling to preserve the hide and rack properly.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in the town of Circle. Sportsmens Taxidermy provides a local option for those who want to drop off their harvest without driving to larger hubs like Glendive or Jordan. Having a shop right in the county seat helps get your animal into the freezer quickly after the pack out.

1 taxidermist in McCone County

Serving Circle.

Sportsmens Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in McCone 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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