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Taxidermists in Ravalli County, Montana

Ravalli County offers some of the best big game hunting in the state, with the Bitterroot Mountains and Sapphire Range drawing hunters looking for elk, mule deer, and black bear. When you pull a trophy out of the Bitterroot National Forest, you need a local mount that reflects the work you put into the hunt.

There is one professional taxidermy option currently listed in the valley, located in Corvallis. Timber & Tines Taxidermy handles game from this region and can help preserve your harvest. Having a shop nearby in the Bitterroot Valley makes it easier to drop off your hide or antlers while they are still fresh.

3 taxidermists in Ravalli County

Serving Corvallis, Hamilton.

Using taxidermists in Ravalli 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 Ravalli County

Meat Processors (1)

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