Cook's Quality Taxidermy
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South Weber, UT
Taxidermists in Davis County, Utah
Davis County offers convenient access for hunters coming off the Wasatch Front. With the proximity to the mountains and the Great Salt Lake, local shops handle everything from mule deer and elk to waterfowl. Most hunters in this area need a reliable professional who understands the specific anatomy of Great Basin big game and the preservation requirements for birds taken from the local marshes.
You can find services available in Bountiful, including Wasatch Ridge Taxidermy. Having a shop located right along the I-15 corridor makes it easy to drop off a harvest on your way back from the field. These local professionals focus on quality shoulder mounts and skull cleaning for residents across the northern valley.
3 taxidermists in Davis County
Serving Bountiful, South Weber, West Bountiful.
Elevated Taxidermy Studio
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
West Bountiful, UT
Wasatch Ridge Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Bountiful, UT
Using taxidermists in Davis 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.