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Taxidermists in Sublette County, Wyoming

Sublette County serves as a primary hub for hunters coming out of the Wind River Range and the Wyoming Range. Most taxidermy work in this area focuses on big game species like Shiras moose, mule deer, and pronghorn. Because the local terrain is rugged, hunters often need a professional nearby who understands how to handle capes and antlers immediately after a backcountry pack-out.

There is currently one specialized shop located in Pinedale that handles these local trophies. High Country Taxidermy LLC provides mounting services for the various species harvested throughout the county. Having a professional based in Pinedale is practical for those who need to drop off their harvest before heading back out of state.

1 taxidermist in Sublette County

Serving Pinedale.

Using taxidermists in Sublette 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 Sublette County

Bow Shops (2)

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