Mountain Man Taxidermy
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Laketown, UT
Taxidermists in Rich County, Utah
Rich County offers rugged terrain for elk and mule deer, particularly in the Bear River Range and the areas surrounding Bear Lake. When you harvest an animal in this high-country environment, getting it to a local professional quickly is necessary to preserve the hide and antlers. The remote nature of the county means there are limited options within the immediate area, so knowing where to go in Laketown or nearby towns saves time during a hunt.
Mountain Man Taxidermy in Laketown provides specialized services for hunters working the northern tip of the state. Having a shop located right near the lake is convenient if you are staying in the area or heading back toward the Wasatch Front. Local taxidermists here understand the specific anatomy of the herds found in the northern mountains, ensuring your mount looks correct and reflects the quality of a Utah trophy.
1 taxidermist in Rich County
Serving Laketown.
Using taxidermists in Rich 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.