Sheridan, WY
Taxidermists in Sheridan County, Wyoming
Sheridan County offers access to diverse game, from Bighorn Mountain elk and mule deer to pronghorn on the eastern plains. When you harvest a trophy in this region, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of high-country species. Having a shop nearby in Sheridan makes it easier to drop off your hide or antlers while they are still fresh, ensuring the best results for your mount.
Bear N Wood Taxidermy and Wildlife Studio operates out of Sheridan and handles a variety of local game. They focus on preserving the specific details of Wyoming wildlife for long-term display. Working with a taxidermist in the same area where you hunt ensures they are familiar with the size and characteristics of the animals coming off the mountain.
4 taxidermists in Sheridan County
Serving Sheridan.
Sheridan, WY
Sheridan, WY
Sheridan, WY
Using taxidermists in Sheridan 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.
