I think mounts usually range from as low as $150 to as high as $600, depending on the place and type of mount. A good friend of mine is a taxidermist and he has been teaching me quite a bit. I just finished mounting my first bird, a hen bufflehead. It is certainly an art, as my bird looks funny, but hopefully with time it will get better. Goodluck with it and make sure you choose a place with a good reputation. I've had ducks mounted before that fell apart in a few years.