Today’s sportsmen like to keep the memory of an especially exciting hunt alive by decorating their home or office with a mounted trophy. Follow this advice and you won’t be disappointed when that crate finally arrives on your doorstep.

Choose a taxidermist you can trust before you ever squeeze the trigger. Compare workmanship and price. Very few taxidermists are good at all types of taxidermy. Find one that specializes in the game you want mounted.

Don’t put too much emphasis on how long it will take or how much it will cost. Some taxidermists charge more simply because they send hides to a professional tannery. It naturally takes longer and costs more to get these capes tanned. Keep in mind that a tanner with $10 million dollars in equipment is going to do a better job than a part-time taxidermist with a fleshing machine and five-gallon buckets. On the other hand, a high quote doesn’t necessarily translate to top-shelf work. Shop around for quality. You’re going to look at the mount for the rest of your life. You might pay less and get the mount back sooner, but you might not get what you expected. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Continue