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Taxidermists in Platte County, Wyoming

Platte County offers diverse hunting opportunities, from pronghorn on the plains to elk and mule deer in the Laramie Range. Once you have a trophy down, finding a local shop to handle the mount ensures your cape and antlers stay in good condition during the trip home. Local services understand the specific anatomy of high plains and mountain species common to this part of Wyoming.

Wheatland serves as the primary hub for taxidermy work in the county. Professionals like Second Nature Taxidermy provide mounting services for big game, birds, and predators taken throughout the region. Having a shop nearby simplifies the drop-off process after a successful hunt.

2 taxidermists in Platte County

Serving Wheatland.

Using taxidermists in Platte 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.

Other services in Platte County

Meat Processors (2)

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