Typical Costs of a Deer Mount?
08-11-2019, 05:43 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 11
Typical Costs of a Deer Mount?
Hey guys,
I'm new to hunting but I'm looking to take my first buck this fall. I've been thinking about mounting my first harvested deer, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to afford it. How much is a typical shoulder mount for a white tail in your areas? I'm SE PA if it makes a difference.
I'm new to hunting but I'm looking to take my first buck this fall. I've been thinking about mounting my first harvested deer, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to afford it. How much is a typical shoulder mount for a white tail in your areas? I'm SE PA if it makes a difference.
08-11-2019, 05:58 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 2,743
on average I would guess any where from 300 to 500 bucks is the norm, range IMO!
a lot depends on the person doing the work, there skill level and well, what they charge
NOT all taxidermists are up to the same skill set, I highly recommend you learn some things to look for on mounts, to tell GOOD from bad one's and then go visit some taxidermist near you and see what there work looks like!
a good taxidermist that is ALWAYS consistent, is rather hard ti find IMO
and some time,s price has NOTHING to do with quality either!
also ask for turn around times, and if you drop anything off, get something in writing with prices and estimated return time!
a lot depends on the person doing the work, there skill level and well, what they charge
NOT all taxidermists are up to the same skill set, I highly recommend you learn some things to look for on mounts, to tell GOOD from bad one's and then go visit some taxidermist near you and see what there work looks like!
a good taxidermist that is ALWAYS consistent, is rather hard ti find IMO
and some time,s price has NOTHING to do with quality either!
also ask for turn around times, and if you drop anything off, get something in writing with prices and estimated return time!
12-14-2019, 11:44 AM
#3
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Central Wy
Posts: 3
Prices for dee
Originally Posted by mrbb
on average I would guess any where from 300 to 500 bucks is the norm, range IMO!
a lot depends on the person doing the work, there skill level and well, what they charge
NOT all taxidermists are up to the same skill set, I highly recommend you learn some things to look for on mounts, to tell GOOD from bad one's and then go visit some taxidermist near you and see what there work looks like!
a good taxidermist that is ALWAYS consistent, is rather hard ti find IMO
and some time,s price has NOTHING to do with quality either!
also ask for turn around times, and if you drop anything off, get something in writing with prices and estimated return time!
a lot depends on the person doing the work, there skill level and well, what they charge
NOT all taxidermists are up to the same skill set, I highly recommend you learn some things to look for on mounts, to tell GOOD from bad one's and then go visit some taxidermist near you and see what there work looks like!
a good taxidermist that is ALWAYS consistent, is rather hard ti find IMO
and some time,s price has NOTHING to do with quality either!
also ask for turn around times, and if you drop anything off, get something in writing with prices and estimated return time!
out west a good deer mount will run you 600-700.00, more for something like wall pedestals etc
01-21-2020, 04:00 PM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: south eastern PA
Posts: 14,717
To ask this question on a web site that encompasses many states is counter productive. The cost of taxidermy varies from state to state. You live in PA, you should google Taxidermists in your area an contact them and ask what they charge for what you want. After you know what they charge, visit their shops and see their work, then select the taxidermist that suits you within your financial ability!
09-03-2020, 10:12 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Licking County, Ohio
Posts: 1,220
I charge $580. which is about average in my area. I also have an extra charge of $35. for any repair from knife, slug, bullet or broadhead from being shot in the neck or above the shoulder area that will be in the finished mount.
