TAXIDERMY PRICING
With a dedication to excellence and a passion for perfection, I've honed my taxidermy craft over the years, making me your trusted choice for preserving your prized trophies. I've meticulously refined my techniques and embraced competition-level standards, ensuringthat each mount I create is nothing short of a masterpiece. My commitment to excellence is unwavering, and my experience shines through in every detail. Below, you'll find my competitive pricing, a reflection of the dedication to offering the finest taxidermy services In Arizona.
50% Deposit required for shoulder mounts or life-size
Euro Mounts: 100% deposit
FLAT SKINS: 100% deposit
BIRDS100% deposit
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Species | Shoulder | half life size | Life size | Rug | Flat Skin | Euro | Additional |
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Russian Boar | $ 1,300.00 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | $450 | |
"Texas type" ranch. horned | $ 1,220.00 & up based off what particular type of sheep you have. For instance the Jacob's ram, or otherwise known as the four horned Ram will be slightly more due to extenuating tanning costs. The reason why horned animals cost more than antlered animals is because, the horns must be removed from the inner core, and the inner core must cleaned and boiled nearby taking more time | Not available | Not available | Not available | $400 | $350 | |
"Texas type" ranch. antlered | $ 1,125.00 & up | Not available | Not available | N/A | $400 | $200 | |
Antelope | $970.00 | -n/a | -n/a | -n/a | $450.00 | $200.00 | Wall Pedestal - $160.00 + |
Deer | $920.00 velvet is $100 /$250 depending on size.
Doe - $870 | -n/a | -n/a | -n/a | $360.00. Remember, no hole sewing on any flat skins. Comes back from the Tannery as is, whether I put the hole, or the Tannery puts holes, or you did. | $175.00 | Wall Pedestal - $160.00 + |
Elk | $2,400.00. Bugling- $2,800.00
Cow Elk- $1400 | -n/a | -n/a | -n/a | $675 - $ 775 depending on size | $410.00 or $360 if you skin it, cut out the bottom jaw , cut out the eyes and all the meat.
Cow Elk Euro $310 or $260 as above comments on bulls. | Remember, there's not always going to be a form in the pose you want that fits your particular skin. |
Black Bear | Closed Mouth -$700.00 -$900.00 / Open Mouth - add'l $350.00-$450.00 | $3,050.00 custom rock base |
$6,120 custom rock base
N/A for bears over 450 lbs. | $1,695 - First 5 Feet / $25.00 each add'l inch | $650 + | $225.00 | In regards to the life-size bear these are prices based off the size of the bear. A simple base is included with the price. But if you want something more elaborate, it will cost more |
Bighorn Sheep | $1,530 | Not available | N/A | N/A | N/A | $400.00 | Well pedestal is an additional $160, but be aware that wall pedestals are not available for all sheep sizes. In other words it might not be available for you |
Exotic Sheep/Goats | $1,020 - 1,225.00 | -n/a | -n/a | -n/a | $500 | $300.00 | The difference in price depends on if it's a wooly sheep. The Tannery charges much more for wooly types of sheep |
Mountain Lion | Closed Mouth -$1200.00 -$1400.00/ Open Mouth - add'l $350.00-$450.00 | $3,000.00 custom rock base included | $4,590.00 - no base. For the Mantel.
$ 6,120- custom rock base | $1,650- First 5 Feet / $25.00 each add'l inch | $700.00 or $ 600.00(You Skin It*) | $300.00 | *Flat Skin: you skin it. (Head and Feet as if you want them - comes as is from tannery. No hole sewing, regardless who put them there, you me or the Tannery. |
Javelina | Open Mouth - $825.00 | $1,530.00 (Base Included) | $3,000 | $1200 | $500 head and hooves included | $200 | Any flat skins for any animals be aware that the ears nose and eyes and Paws or Hooves will be hard. They will be tanned but they will not be pliable like the rest of it |
Fox | $500.00 or $850 open mouth | -N/A | $1,300.00 (Base Included) | $950.00 | $300: Remember all flat skins come back from the Tannery as is. I do not sew any holes even if they're put there by me or the Tannery or you | $120.00 | |
Coyote | $665 or $1020 open mouth | -n/a | Starting at $2,040.00 (Base Included) | $1,200.00 | $350.00 | $120 | *Flat Skin: comes as is from tannery. Meaning I will not be sewing any holes, whether I put them there ,or you put them ,there or the Tannery put them there. |
Bobcat | $600 or $950 open mouth | -n/a | $1,500.00 (Base Included) | $900.00 | $300.00 . I ship Bobcat flat skins to a specific garment tanning facility that only accepts them if they have Citi's permit attached. The permit is free from Fish and Game. You'll have to take care of that yourself though. If you do not wish to go this route, I will ship it to my normal Tannery that does not need that particular permit because it's a different state, but the finished product is not as good. | $120.00 | *Flat Skin: comes back 'as is' from tannery. No hole sewing, etc. |
Badger | -n/a | -n/a | $1,100.00 (Base Included) | $750.00 - Double Felt Border, Open Mouth, and hanging rings Included. | $300.00 | $120 |
PROPER FIELD CARE
It is just as important to keep your trophy cold, especially the ears. As you all know, it's always warm over here in the desert, especially early season. You spend so much time, energy and money harvesting your animal, now is not the time to fringe on spending an extra $10 bucks on ice. Not just for the cape but the ears as well!
The ears are the first thing to get warm because they're so thin and it's extremely common to lose inner ear hair due to improper field care.
Tips on How to keep a Mule Deer Cape/Head Cold:
Sometimes a big mule deer will not fit in the cooler with the lid closed due to its Antlers. I recommend buying a Rubbermaid Bin (or similar) where you can actually place your deer head inside the Tote with the antlers sticking out. Cut two sections - one on each side of the lid - to where the antlers will be able to stick out of the top of the lid. This will make it to where you can seal the lid back on and keep the head and ears cold without the antlers getting in the way. I have included an example to the right for reference. P.S. Do not let your deer sit in ice water very long. That can be damaging as well.
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BIRDS
Species | Price | Additional |
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Dove | 350.00 | Doves are quite possibly the most difficult Birds to mount. It's got to be kept cold immediately, undamaged look for broken wings and missing feathers. |
Sea ducks | $450 | |
Wood duck | $440 | Broken wings are $15 a piece |
Any teal | $395 | Broken wings are $15 a piece |
All other ducks | $410 | Freezer burned birds will be $50 extra. Broken wings are $15 per wing |
Pheasants | $395.00 | Broken Wing + $15.00 |
Quail | $350.00 | Earth Base with Grass - +$60.00 (Custom Available) |
Chuckar | $355.00 | |
Ross Geese | $500.00 | $30 per broken wing extra |
Snow Geese | $700.00 | $30 per broken wing extra |
Canada Geese | $800.00 | $30 per broken wing extra |
Sanhill Crane | $1,200.00 | $50 per broken wing extra |
Turkey | $1,600.00 | No flying turkeys |
Tail Fan | $180.00 |
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100% Deposit required .
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Remember, bird mounts are fragile. Diligent care should be given when placing your birds in and out of your transportation vehicle.
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Dust them every 3 or 4 months with a feather duster - going with the flow of the feathers, not against them.
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Wet birds are ok. make sure to wash the blood off the feathers as blood can stubbornly stain and be VERY difficult to clean. Place your bird in several plastic shopping bags or Reynolds plastic coated freezer paper and freeze immediately. Place the head on the belly. Never straight out.
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Birds that are freezer burned are much more time consuming therefore cost more, so make every attempt to bring them to me as soon as possible.
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Specialty poses are additional $.
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Bird mounts are delicate, like I said above, think of them as fragile. Bring a couple bath towels with you for pickup. We will roll them up like a sleeping bag to place under a wing or maybe the neck for the ride to your home.
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Almost always, folks bring me their bird frozen. This being said, I have a very limited idea of the condition of your specimen. It's a $15 dollar charge for a broken wing and $50 for a freezer burned bird so don't wait too long to bring it to me. I tell people that there are two types of bird mounts. A collector mount and a memory mount. A memory mount is this; No matter the condition of the bird, whether its shot to hell or poor feather plumage, you mount it for the memory. Now a collector mount is when the bird in your hand is so perfect [ no pin feathers, can barely find a shot hole, plump, fat, and late season, and you've shot 100 mallards in your past and this is the best one you have seen.]
FISH
Species | Price |
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Ocean fish- only reproductions. | $40 an inch. |
Salmon - reproduction only | $38 an inch |
Trout - reproduction only | $37 an inch |
Bass- reproduction | $37 an inch |