Its quite simple...prices have climbed steadily for us and we havent raised our prices always, as the suppliers held theirs too. Now that things are this high, anyone with a lick of sense is adjusting. Its good to feel bad about having to do so, as we as taxidermists value and appreciate our customers, but you know what? Our good customers know and understand. The thing that varies is regional. The fellow above said hed never pay $400 for a mount. In most areas, you could never get one done that cheap. It just varies. Guys who could not justify spending much more then that are who keep those taxidermists busy. In my area, Im charging $550 and cant keep up with the work. My friends in Jersey are getting $575 and up and are too busy at THAT price.

The main thing is, give them their money's worth. I couldnt do all the deer that get killed around me anyway, so I just do a great mount for those who hire me, and I dont look past that.