Bowtech_archer07 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Re: Prices Here the prices range from 250-800. We have one of the best taxidermists in the country and he is around 800 now. There are others that are good and don't charge as much. P.S. That coyote mount is hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: Prices [ QUOTE ] We have one of the best taxidermists in the country and he is around 800 now. T [/ QUOTE ] Who is he/she ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Re: Prices RTF it is Chuck Watson. He has won awards all over the country for his deer mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ASPEN Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Re: Prices Taxidermy is expensive if you look at price wise, but a great trophy mount is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Re: Prices [ QUOTE ] Taxidermy is expensive if you look at price wise, but a great trophy mount is priceless. [/ QUOTE ] Yes spending alittle more money for a good mount is always worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mims Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Re: Prices That Coyote looks like Ron Burgandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Re: Prices I just picked my buck mount from last year up.My guy charges $300 for a shoulder mount,and I paid an extra $50 for a nice plaque in the shape of Illinois.I'll put some pics up in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Re: Prices Thats average MUDRUNNER, you paid just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Danbo Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Re: Prices What the heck is that!!! It's a joke right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Re: Prices That coyote mount is insane! Most taxidermists charge between $350 and $500 around here for a deer mount. $400 where I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Re: Prices Have only ever used one taxidermist, and I think he does pretty good work. He mounted my oldest daughters first deer last year. It was $275. The guy has done all my mounts over the years and his prices have risen every year some, but not too much really. There are some others around here who charge a little less, but I dont know about the quality of their work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianaboy Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Re: Prices I wouldnt ever get a deer mounted if I had to pay more than $400. Around here the guy we use charges $350. Does awesome work on everything he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckslayer Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Re: Prices [ QUOTE ] a good price here in georgia is from 350-500 [/ QUOTE ] u can get cheaper mounts for less than 350 but for a quality shoulder mount on a deer your gonna have to pay 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MallardPrincess Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: Prices wow that is the weirdest thing i ever saw...you;re right cheapest isn;t the best way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobuckhunter Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Re: Prices around where i'm from it runs around 225-450 the deer i'm currently getting done was 325 but it should look good hopefully anything is better than that yote though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest okla_bowhunter Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Re: Prices MY dad is a taxidermist here in oklahoma, and he, and the guy he works with charge, $375. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revhard Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Also just cause you tink they do good work doesent mean they do. Go to a couple different shops and look around, or to a local game and fish show. There will be plenty of mounts there for you to look at. And prices depend on a few things, here a oak back plate will cost you a few extra bucks, or maybe a name plate,little things like that are what influence the price. Look at the mounts eyes and nose, around the lips, muscle lines in the hide, those kida thigs make it look more realistic. The last thing you want is a mount that actually looks like a mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Critter-go-gitter Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 prices I am a Taxidermist. The prices here run from $175 to $500. You get what you pay for. The guys thay try to mount 400 deer a year do not have the time to do REAL quality work. Im not saying that thay cant, but thay dont have the time. The better taxidermists do less deer and charge more for them. Dont chose your taxidermist by the price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonekelektr Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Around here 250-350 for good work...A guy told me he'd do it for 125 or a horn mount for the cape..Looked at his work..I think he did that poor dudes coyote or whatever it is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PTtaxidermy Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well this is my first post, and it happens to be in a forum I am passionate about, taxidermy. My advice is as a few others have already stated, leave you deer at home, and go visit the taxidermist and look at their work on the wall, do not look at the antlers, look at the finish work of the deer it's self. There are self taught taxidermist that have never ever sought training, and their works shows it. There are self taught taxidermist that compete in State shows and learn every chance they get to improve to win ribbons that validate their commitment to giving the customer the best product within their capabilities. Going to a taxidermy school is only a head start on a self taught taxidermist, both have to continue to work at their craft, nobody comes out of taxidermy school with top notch skills, they still have to be developed. A poll was taken among taxidermist nation wide a year ago, and the average price of a standard whitetail shoulder mount was $425. Now there are basically three levels to taxidermist, Masters, Professional, and hacks. Prices go according to what I just listed. In stead of asking your self why that taxidermist is so high, you should really be asking why is that taxidermist so cheap. Never go by prices over the phone when looking for a taxidermist, go to his or her place of business and view the product, hit several taxidermist before making up your mind, and look for a prov-en ribbon winner, they have done their homework and deserve your business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hello PTtaxidermy and welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doublelung45 Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 any price is too much if it is not quality work I hate bad taxidermy work. I dont know how some people feel comfortable destroying somebody's trophy and charging them money for it no matter what the cost. Taxidermist should be fined for bad work rather than receiving money. Shop around... dont look only at mounts in a display or showroom...check refrences. A mount may not show its true colors for a few years. I have one mount that looked great right away but now his mouth is open like he look in a mirror and is shock at how much he has aged in the last 5 years... Off the subject a little bit but when it comes to turkey mounts, find an artist that uses a freeze-dry method on the head rather than using fake foam heads. The difference is unreal...so are foam turkey heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 The Coyote could be the funniest thing i have seen on here yet!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I firmly believe you get what you pay for when it comes to taxidermy. When I shopped around locally for a taxidermist after I shot my buck, I found prices anywhere from $250 all the way up to $695 for a standard shoulder mount.I paid $495 for my buck at www.nevestaxidermy.com He's still there and I promise to post pics when I get him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blindhog Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 The first thing I look at is not the price but the quality of the work . Its the small details that make it look real like how are the ears positioned and the wrinkles around them or the eyes are they looking in the right direction or are the cockeyed . Another thing is the muscles of the jaw line and the neck are they pronounced ! I had a coworker that wanted get started in taxidermy once . He asked me to let him do a mount for me at his cost . The deer I gave him is a 8point I arrowed the first day of North Carolina bow season . I had watched this deer all summer hanging out at my mothers house with his two 6 point buddies . It is what you expect a $250 mount to be . The neck is too small and the eyes bug out a little . The ears are so! so! But the sewing job is terrible !! He did try to hide it with some sort of clay and colored it to match the hide . I was told that because the bucks neck was so small he had to use a doe form to mount it . My other mounts look like they are ready to jump out of the wall . Unfortunatly the man that did those mounts drank himself out of business and left town with my deposit and another nice buck that I had shot ! Yeah !! I will check references now ! There are two 9 pointers in the freezer right now but my wife will not let me put them on the wall . She say's only a 10 point will do ! Mann!! I love that woman !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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