Taxidermists in Richland County, Montana

Richland County offers solid opportunities for those pursuing mule deer and pronghorn along the Yellowstone River breaks. If you fill your tag on a big buck or a Missouri River basin elk, you will likely head into Sidney to find local services. The terrain here produces heavy-antlered game, and getting your cape to a professional quickly is the best way to ensure a quality mount.

There is currently one specialized shop available in this area. Wildfire Taxidermy Studio LLC in Sidney handles local game and can assist with the specific requirements of preserving Montana trophies. Having a professional located right in the county seat makes it easier to drop off your harvest before heading home from the field.

1 taxidermist in Richland County

Serving Sidney.

Wildfire Taxidermy Studio LLC

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Using taxidermists in Richland 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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