DreamKeeper Taxidermy, LLC
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Lapoint, UT
Taxidermists in Uintah County, Utah
Uintah County offers diverse terrain ranging from the high Uinta Mountains to the desert basins, providing local hunters with opportunities for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn. When you pull a tag for the Book Cliffs or the Diamond Mountain units, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy and trophy quality of animals taken in the Basin.
There is currently one taxidermy service listed for the county, located north of Vernal in Lapoint. DreamKeeper Taxidermy, LLC provides mounting services for those hunting the surrounding public lands or private ranches. Having a shop nearby simplifies the process of dropping off your harvest and discussing custom poses while the hide is still fresh.
5 taxidermists in Uintah County
Serving Lapoint, Vernal.
High Flyer Taxidermy
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Vernal, UT
Mountain Man Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Vernal, UT
Ricky Lee
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Vernal, UT
Timberwolf Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Vernal, UT
Using taxidermists in Uintah 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.