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Taxidermists in Sanders County, Montana

Sanders County offers rugged terrain along the Clark Fork River where hunters take quality elk, mule deer, and black bears. When you put a good animal on the ground in the Cabinet Mountains or the surrounding timber, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Northwest Montana big game.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Plains. T&K Wildlife Taxidermy handles local mounts and can help preserve your harvest after a successful trip into the Lolo National Forest. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process and ensures your trophy stays close to where it was taken.

4 taxidermists in Sanders County

Serving Plains, Thompson Falls, Trout Creek.

Using taxidermists in Sanders 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 Sanders County

Meat Processors (2)Bow Shops (1)

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