Taxidermists in Powder River County, Montana

Powder River County hunters usually focus on the big mule deer and pronghorn found across the Custer National Forest and local ranch lands. When you pull a trophy out of the rugged breaks around Broadus, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of high-plains game.

There is currently one specialized shop in the county, Cat Tracks Wildlife Design in Broadus, providing full-service mounting for area sportsmen. Having a taxidermist right in town saves you a long drive to Miles City or across the state line when you have a cape that needs immediate attention during the warmer early seasons.

2 taxidermists in Powder River County

Serving Broadus.

Cat Tracks Wildlife Design

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Using taxidermists in Powder River 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.