i find that most of the cheap price on mounts are guys that do it part time. the taxidermist that are trying to make a living at it must charge more ,but they are usually the experts so they should charge more.


price can vary alot depending on the way they do them, tanned hides take more time and hold up longer,it also makes a differents if he tans his own hides or pays someone else to do it at a tannery. the cheapest way money and time wise is to use dried preservatives ,but they dont make as good a job. most times you get what you pay for .

my buddy is full time taxidermist ,he was charging 325.00 for shoulder mount with tanned hide . this year he went up to 395.00 because his materials and shipping is up 28%. he does excellent work and already has 70plus mounts to do.


rick baber
highlander taxidermy
grottoes,va.
540-271-3127