Gillette, WY
Taxidermists in Campbell County, Wyoming
Hunters coming through Gillette usually have their eyes on the big pronghorn herds and mule deer that thrive across the plains of Campbell County. When you land a trophy in this part of Northeast Wyoming, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of high-plains game. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your cape and horns immediately after the harvest, ensuring the hide stays in good condition for the mount.
Tymber Taxidermy in Gillette provides specialized mounting services for the species common to this region. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount for a buck or a European mount for a bull, working with a local shop ensures your trophy is handled with the care a Wyoming hunter expects. Keeping your work in the county saves on shipping and lets you talk through the details of the pose in person.
1 taxidermist in Campbell County
Serving Gillette.
Using taxidermists in Campbell 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.
