densfbs

Why have deer mounts gotten so expensive?I understand quality comes with a price tag but still.

Huntinman23

i think it is just the rising cost of everything else they need to make a profit too...
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07tomkat

I agree 100%. I guess withthe cost of everything else in the world going up taxidermists have to try and make a living too and also haveraised there prices through the roof. The last 2archery deer I got I had tojust do a skull mount because I can't afford the bill!

densfbs

I suppose this is true but there is a breaking point where you settle for something less because you can't afford it.

teedub31

Isn't it easier just to blame George Bush like everyone else does??

kickin_buck

I had one lady that use to do all of my mounts. A few years ago I took her a head and she told me it was going to be a little over $100 more than the year before. I asked what such a high increase and she told me she uses price as one way to limit the number of heads she takes in. It worked, because I took mine to another guy.

teedub31

Just curious as to what you are seeing. Prices where I am at have been $300-$400 for about the last decade. My guy just raised his $25 to $375. First price increase in 6 years. I don't think $375 is outta bounds, but I have only had 1 deer mounted (this year) in 23 years of hunting. Some guys mount things that I would consider marginal year after year, and I can see where that gets salty.

kickin_buck

Most people around me are $350-$400, a few people that are over the $500 mark.

densfbs

Mine this year was $450 past years has been $300. I wonder how much overhead is in a mount? I know there is a lot of time involved and assume that is where most of the cost is involved

Buck Magnet

I am so thankful to have my taxidermist around, I am not entirely sure of the price of a deer shoulder mount now, Rybo has one their now so he could say for sure, but I believe it to be around $320, not only that, but he does great work, and usually your mount is done within 3-4 months. I have a coyote getting a full body mount done with a base right now and that cost me $390. God, I love that guy