Taxidermists in Crook County, Wyoming

Crook County sits in the heart of prime hunting country, where the Black Hills meet the sagebrush plains. Hunters working the timber for elk or glassing the draws for mule deer and whitetails often look for local options to preserve their trophies. The rugged terrain here produces heavy-antlered game, and getting your cape to a shop quickly after the harvest is the best way to ensure a quality mount.

There is currently one taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Hulett. Having a professional nearby is useful if you are hunting the northern units or the Bear Lodge Mountains. Deer Creek Taxidermy provides services for sportsmen who need to drop off their game locally before heading home from the field.

2 taxidermists in Crook County

Serving Hulett, Sundance.

Using taxidermists in Crook 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.

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