Taxidermists in Powell County, Montana

Powell County provides access to quality big game units throughout the Flint Creek Range and the Deer Lodge National Forest. Whether you are hunting elk in the high country or tracking whitetails along the Clark Fork River bottom, you need a local professional to handle your trophy once the pack out is finished.

Skull Taxidermy in Deer Lodge offers specialized services for hunters who prefer european mounts or traditional skull cleaning. Having a shop centrally located in the valley makes it easier to drop off your head while the meat is still fresh. This local option saves you a long drive to Missoula or Helena after a successful hunt.

1 taxidermist in Powell County

Serving Deer Lodge.

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Using taxidermists in Powell 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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