Laramie, WY
Taxidermists in Albany County, Wyoming
Albany County hunters typically focus on the big game coming out of the Snowy Range and the Laramie Mountains. Whether you took a trophy bull in the Medicine Bow National Forest or a buck on the plains, you need a local shop that knows how to handle Wyoming species. Finding someone who understands the specific anatomy of high-country elk and mule deer ensures your mount looks natural and holds up over time.
Laramie serves as the main hub for these services in the county. You can find experienced professionals here, such as Monteith Taxidermy, who specialize in shoulder mounts and rug work. These local taxidermists are familiar with the tags filled in the surrounding units and can help with the proper prep work needed immediately after the pack out.
3 taxidermists in Albany County
Serving Laramie.
Laramie, WY
Laramie, WY
Using taxidermists in Albany 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.
