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I paid $350.00 this year to get my 11 point shoulder mounted here in Central IL. I was wondering what everyone else haspaid recently. Let us know where you are from.

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$425 in Missouri by a gentleman who cleans house in any and every competition he enters; he's truly one of the best in the country.

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A buddy of mine is a taxidermist, and the best in my area here in Mo, and he gets $325. Greg/MO.. Who is the guy near you?? My buddy is from the bootheel, and knows a lot of other taxis in SE mo.

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$375 here in Oklahoma

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Devin Amelunke, owner of Ozark Mountain Taxidermy in Cherokee Pass. Wouldn't call it the "bootheel", but if your friend is into taxidermy seriously, I'm sure he's heard of Devin.

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I think its either $310 or $315 by Ron Zellman of Zellmans taxidermy in Indiana, PA. He does exceptional work, has great prices, and one of the fastest turn around times out there. Heck, I hadmy trout done within a month and my deer was less than three months!

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$475, southern Ontario Canada, by a Master taxidermist.

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I can get one for about $275 here in Wisconsin just because i am friends with a taxidermist, but i think the normal price is about $325-$350

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My Muley was $575 here in Colorado,wehave used this guy for many years, hedoes an awesome job and givesa lifetime guarantee.

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I have never had one done before. If I were to have one done what do I need to do? I mean from the time I shoot the deer to the time I drop it off at the taxidermist. Thanks.
Brandon

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I have a friend whose father does taxidermy as a hobby and get $375 for a shoulder mount. I just saw a post somewhere about a company that'll do a professional euro mount for $95, does anybody know any prices for those around your area? bhensely, im sure the guys on the taxidermy forum could answer all your questions about preparing your game for mounting if you dont get sufficient replies here.

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Swampthing....

Yeah but that's only $111.53, U.S.

Jeff

"I Keed, I keed"!

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Paid $350 for a basic shoulder mount here in Michigan last year. But I have paid upwards of $500 to have special mounts, like a buck sneaking out of the cattails or a turning branch lick. They add a little character to the room and get away from the same ole same ole. Course, if I hadhuge Boone and Crockett's hanging all over my wall, I wouldn't worry about "character"...hahah.

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The best taxidermist in our area who is also in partnership with our shop is charging $495 for a whitetail shoulder mount. He does awesome work though. Maybe someday if I can get this monkey off my back I will have something to bring him...........:eek:

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$285. thats about average where im from in GA. cant wait to get the buck in avatar back! killed him with a crossbow too

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Here in MD it's a bit more money... But haveyou ever thought about how much time and effort goes into a Shoulder Mount. What is you time worth? My cousin is a taxidermist and people are always coming into his shop and trying to beat him up over the price. Think about how much time is spent fleshing out the mount, the price of the chemicals, the molds... Hey his family has to eat too. Just seems like everybody wants somethin' for nothin'

Chris

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i paid $375 at a taxidermy injerseyville illinois hisname is Bobs. his last name i cant spell.

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I spent 425 for my buck here in Maryland

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My thoughts exactly, I would rather pay more money and know that they aren't going to have to rush through the job to get to the next one so he can pay his bills.

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The range here in the NW 'burbs of Chicago seems to be in the $425-$500 range depending on who you use.

I'm getting ready to fork over $450 to the guy who does all my mounts.

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$400.00 in NC

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I took one in earlier this month and it will be $395.

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I took this paragraph off my website:


When you decide your deer is going to be mounted, you need to take care of the cape soon after you harvest the animal. The cape needs to be removed as soon as possible. Always remember that it is easier to skin a warm freshly killed deer, than one that has hung on the gamepole for hours. To skin a deer for the taxidermist, you need to first hang it up by its hind legs. Once you have that done, grab a sharp knife and get ready to skin. Make an incision all the way around the deer, several inches behind the front legs, and then pull the skin downward and continue to skin in a tube like fashion. When you get to the front legs, carefully keep skinning around the brisket and legs and then cut the skin off the legs at the knee joints. Continue skinning down. Stop skinning when you reach near the base of the neck. Get a saw and cut off the head at the base of the neck and then fold the cape and unskinned head of the deer. Wrap it in a plastic garbage bag and then put it in another bag; tie the bags tightly and place the cape in a freezer as soon as possible to prevent spoiling. Just take it out when you are ready to take the deer to the taxidermist, or continue skinning it to mount it yourself

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$350 bucks. Bill McKintosh of Cedar Creek Taxidermy in St. Joseph, Mo.Went to High school with him and did just an awesome job....award winner too!

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West tn my guy still gets 250 been doing it since 1965..I have 13 done myself..

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398.56 here in MI

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400 in ny

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:eek: That's if you only want a neck mount. If you want one of the newer styles today or an ofset or pedestal mount, you really should start skinning all the way back at the buttocks. It's actually easier than starting behind the front legs, gets less hair all over your meat, and it ensures there's enough for the taxi. to work with.

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the guy we took my first deer/ buck to charged $230...... i just called him on monday again to take my 7 point in... and the price is still $230. he does nice work too!

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For one of the best jobs in my area (East South Dakota)IMO, it is $425 with a year turnaround. I think he said about 100 for a euro but I do my own.

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Good work is gonna cost ya. I have 5 mounts, all by the same gentleman. He along with his boy have won numerous state and national awards for their work.

Their cost has slowly risen over the years to 350.00.

However, consider this. My brother had a mount done a long time ago by someone else. Now, the antlers have come loose on the form and you can actually physically move them under the hide some. Turned out to be a very poor job. There is also cracking in the putty used to build the eyes up.

I am more than willing to spend a little extra to preserve a memory that will last a lifetime. There is nothing better than looking at one of my mounts and reflecting back to the day I took that animal.

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I paid around $450 here in Central Illinois....

It was worth it though, I am very pleased.

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I don't know about your taxidermist but I tell my clients to do a ring around where the rib cage comes together. That is plenty. Then ring the front legs, at the knee, then follow the back of the leg to the rib ring. Other than that, cut off 6" of the neck leaving it attached to the head. I really only need 3" but some guys can't tell 3" from 6" so I err on the larger size.
The most important thing is how you care for it before it goes to the taxidermist. Try not to drag it, you will break the hair. Try to get it in the freezer or to your taxidermist as soon as you can. Don't drive around showing it to the whole town. Take some pictures but the longer it is out, the more bacteria has a chance to work it's magic.
As far as price, in my region, as low as $165 to as high as $450.

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Here is a good comparison. Hopefully the pictures show enough detail. The top picture was done by an award winning taxidermist and the lower picture was done by a different taxidermist. The top mount cost me $460 and the bottom mount cost me $350. The details and work is like night and day. You definately get what you pay for!!

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In Charleston WV I paid $375 last year at Cole's Taxidermy.

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for a regular shoulder mount that is fine. But for pedestals it is different, i know. I need to update that on my page.

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My taxidermist is $350,he is doing mine for $325.I've been a pretty good customer.

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Why is a muley so much more then a white tail?

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neb, its not just cause he was a muley, he charges the same amount for a whitetail. Its because he gives a lifetime guarantee and gives you an engraved plaque with all the info about your deer, where you took it, day, conditions, etc.and anything else you want on it. Sorry, I shoulda made that more clear. ;)I'm willing to pay a little more becausewe have a great friendship with him and he does such a great job. The turnaround time is always less than 6 months, except for lifesizes, elk, moose, etc.

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Haha, weird. I paid $450 for my mount from last season here in Wisconsin, also had mine mounted at Cole's Taxidermy, buuutI'm guessing it's probably not the same Cole's Taxidermy. Does amazing worknone-the-less.