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Post by foxtrapper on Oct 8, 2024 13:23:25 GMT -5
What are taxidermists in your area getting for a whitetail shoulder mount?
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Post by blacktailslayer on Oct 8, 2024 14:09:19 GMT -5
$700-$900 for a deer shoulder mount. Things went crazy during the pandemic, used to be $400-$600, local guy claims that the forms have gone crazy in price.
A retired family member did a few deer, elk and a bear rug for me. He wanted something to do to stay busy during retirement, problem was he knew too many successful hunters and it became more than a full-time job and we burned him out and he quit doing it. Now are subject to the crazy prices and nearly 2 year wait to get your mount.
Don D.
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Post by hunter966 on Oct 8, 2024 15:05:20 GMT -5
I had mine mounted, white tail, this past June and my taxidermist hit me for $850. Was it worth it, you bet, it was the biggest deer I’ve ever seen let alone shot.
But, take into consideration, my last one done in 1992 cost $250.
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Post by 45MAN on Oct 8, 2024 17:54:27 GMT -5
GENTLEMEN: DON'T WORRY, EVENTUALLY YOU WILL REACH A POINT IN YOUR LIFE WHERE YOU WILL QUIT MOUNTING 'em AND JUST DO EURO's (DIY AND/OR PROFESSIONAL).
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Post by eskimo36 on Oct 8, 2024 18:17:42 GMT -5
This is a current survey….  |
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Post by bigbore5 on Oct 9, 2024 8:13:10 GMT -5
$880-1000 around Charlotte NC
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Post by KRal on Oct 10, 2024 18:57:49 GMT -5
When I retired from doing taxidermy (2007), I was charging $300 for a shoulder mount - times have changed. I now pay more than that for a squirrel!
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Post by bigbrowndog on Oct 10, 2024 20:55:32 GMT -5
Agree with 45man, even my African plans are for euros these days.
Trapr
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Post by crazyhorse on Oct 12, 2024 18:34:25 GMT -5
500 to 600
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Post by foxtrapper on Oct 13, 2024 12:09:00 GMT -5
Was asking as my nephews 13 year old son ,arrowed his first deer! A nice 6 point. I haven’t had a deer mounted in 20 years so when my nephew told me $750.00 I was taken aback! Seems that’s the going price nowadays….
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Post by foxtrapper on Oct 13, 2024 14:50:42 GMT -5
I have few in a couple of houses and a few in the garage. Prices vary widely but they have really climbed in the last few years.   Those whitetails!! The blackbucks are striking!! |
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Post by parallaxbill on Oct 13, 2024 15:05:33 GMT -5
The last one that I had mounted ran me $175 in 2004. Guy apologized for the price going up $25. Chester County, SC. He actually did very good work when most around were up to $350 or so.
I just save the antlers now. My grandson finds them interesting.
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Post by seminolewind on Oct 13, 2024 19:02:01 GMT -5
Awesome! Especially the top two whitetails on the left. Score on the top one?
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Post by eskimo36 on Oct 13, 2024 19:12:12 GMT -5
Awesome! Especially the top two whitetails on the left. Score on the top one? Thanks. He is a 220ish buck…  |
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