Butte, MT
Taxidermists in Silver Bow County, Montana
Silver Bow County serves as a central hub for hunters coming out of the Highland Mountains and the surrounding Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The local terrain produces heavy-antlered elk and mule deer that require careful handling once they are out of the field. When you bring a trophy back to Butte, you need someone who understands the specific anatomy of Rocky Mountain big game.
The taxidermy services in the area, including Atcheson Taxidermy, specialize in preserving these local species. Whether you are looking for a standard shoulder mount or specialized rug work, these shops handle the fleshing, tanning, and mounting process. Having a professional located directly in Butte makes it easier to drop off your harvest before the meat begins to spoil during the drive home.
3 taxidermists in Silver Bow County
Serving Butte.
Butte, MT
Butte, MT
Using taxidermists in Silver Bow 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.
