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How Much Does Taxidermy Cost?
Depending on the mounted animal, which part will be used, the professional doing the job, and the presentation mode costs for taxidermy start at $70 and go up to $4,200, or even more. In the tables below you will find the price estimates for different types of mounting for various animals.
Important things to consider
To practice taxidermy, a person must be extremely familiar with the anatomy, dissection, sculpture, painting, and processing of furs.
Mounting options
The wall pedestal pose is a relatively new option and lets the mount create an interesting shadow section. It can be covered in either buckskin or felt, depending on your preference.
What are the extra costs?
You can add a customized nameplate or plaque to any mount, like a pedestal plaque and this would cost anywhere between $60 and $480, depending on how many letters are engraved on the nameplate and the material it is made from.
How can I save money?
If you can’t pay the whole bill upfront you have the possibility to take advantage of a payment plan offered by most professionals.
Completion Time
Under 7 month completion Your mount will be completed in under 7 months.
Additional Taxidermy options
Detachable elk antlers $295; bugling elk $495; saving deer antler velvet $150 TO $250; ½ life size 65% the cost of life size; wall pedestal deer or antelope add $195; deer or antelope pedestal add $450 plus base; elk pedestal add $800 plus base; rug mount for black bear or mountain lion $250 per lineal foot; rug mount for coyote or bobcat $850; boxing charges for antler mounts or European mounts are $280 to $380 for elk; $150 for deer and $50 for antelope..
Low freight cost
Estimated freight cost for antelope shoulder mounts is around $85, for deer around $200, for elk around $275. This is only an estimate, actual costs will vary.
I will pay the freight on trophies shipped to me
If you like the idea of getting your taxidermy work completed in under 7 months and would like to ship your freshly killed trophy to me, simply freeze the head and ship it to me. I will pay up to $100 of the freight. Please call me first before you ship.
What does a deer shoulder mount mean?
A quality deer shoulder mount will truly represent the deer you shot and evoke the memories of that special day for decades to come. Every time you look at the mount, you will be in that moment … that moment when the buck stepped out and you “lost your snot,” so to speak.
How much does a deer mount cost?
The long story short is you should expect to pay a minimum of $500 for a quality deer mount, and don’t be surprised if that figure pushes to $600 or more. Having been on the receiving end of several really bad mounts over the years, I know full well that you get what you pay for when it comes to deer taxidermy mounts!
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