Taxidermists in Sweet Grass County, Montana

If you pull a trophy out of the Crazy Mountains or the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Montana big game. Sweet Grass County hunters typically head into Big Timber to handle their mounts. Whether you are dealing with a heavy-racked mule deer or a mountain goat taken from the high peaks, getting the hide to a professional quickly is the priority after the pack out.

There is currently one specialized option available in the county, with Montana Taxidermy operating out of Big Timber. They handle the standard shoulder mounts and European mounts common to this region. Having a shop right off Interstate 90 makes it easy to drop off your elk or antelope before the meat hits the freezer. It saves you a long drive to Billings or Bozeman when you have a cape that needs immediate attention.

2 taxidermists in Sweet Grass County

Serving Big Timber.

Montana Taxidermy

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Monument Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Sweet Grass 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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