Taxidermists in Park County, Wyoming

Park County is home to some of the most sought-after big game in the lower 48, including mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and grizzly bears. When you pull a tag for the Absaroka or Beartooth ranges, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of these mountain species. The rugged terrain here produces heavy-antlered elk and mule deer that require careful handling to preserve the capes and antlers properly after a long pack out.

Local services in Cody specialize in shoulder mounts, European mounts, and rugs for variety of Wyoming predators and ungulates. Bison Creations Taxidermy is one of the professionals available to handle your trophy after the hunt. These shops understand the high stakes of a once-in-a-lifetime draw and provide the technical skill needed to manage hides and skulls from the high country.

8 taxidermists in Park County

Serving Cody.

Using taxidermists in Park 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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