Alsatian, usually if I do crates that are going UPS, I make them from 2x2s and plywood. They are more expensive than crates going truck, as those are usually framed with one plywood side and the rest wrapped. I typically spend about 2 hours on a crate by the time I size it, build it and get the critter in there and secure, real secure. A pronghorn, off the top of my head, would run you close to $100 plus the frieght charge. I just had a deer go UPS to Texas but it fit nicely in a smaller cardboard box that I reinforced, so the crate charge was less. It was still standard oversize, so I paid around $50 for it to go to Texas. I just sent a red fox to Idaho that was in a bigger box. Again, reinforced with double box, 2x2s and plywood top, bottom and one side. Rods were then inserted for support, going into the fox where they wouldnt show, and secured to the cross bracing inside. I was 4 inches over for sending USPS, truck frieght with insurance was over $200, so I again sent UPS, this time for $120 or so. This crate was more difficult and time consuming to build, so it would be more expensive. Unfortunately it was my fault the mount needed to be shipped due to time limits, so I ate the charges for the customer. I sure hope this helps you. Contrary to what some posts here suggest, we as taxidermists are not all crooks, but I prefer to speak just for myself. I am up-front with my clients and explain what Im charging them for. I might not be the lowest price, but theres no surprises either. Crating, like taxidermy itself, is usually based on materials plus time plus desired profit margin. Feel free to contact me if I can ever help you further.