High Mountain Taxidermy
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Heber City, UT
Taxidermists in Wasatch County, Utah
Wasatch County is a key corridor for hunters coming off the Uinta National Forest or returning from hunts in the Strawberry Valley. Most of the local work revolves around the high-country mule deer and elk that define this region. When you have a trophy on the ground in Heber City, getting it to a local professional quickly is the best way to ensure the hide is preserved correctly for a shoulder or European mount.
High Mountain Taxidermy in Heber City is the primary option for hunters needing work done in the immediate area. They handle the common big game species found throughout the Wasatch Mountains, including moose and mountain lion. Having a shop centrally located in the valley makes it easy to drop off your harvest without driving down the canyon into the busier metro areas after a long pack out.
1 taxidermist in Wasatch County
Serving Heber City.
Using taxidermists in Wasatch 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.