Montana is a sales-tax free state. You do not need to pay Montana sales tax on your taxidermy through Atcheson Taxidermy.
North American
Big Game
| Head | Life-Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope or Pronghorn | $800 | $4,200 |
| Bear: Black (Open Mouth) | $895 | $4,500 |
| Bear: Grizzly (Open Mouth) | $995 | $5,000 |
| Alaskan Brown (Open Mouth) under 8' | $1,150 | $5,900 |
| Alaskan Brown 8' & over | $1,150 | $6,900 |
| Polar Bear | N/A | |
| Polar Bear 8' & over | N/A | |
| Boar, Wild (Open Mouth) | $795 | $3,300 |
| Bobcat and Lynx | $650 | $1,400 |
| Buffalo or Bison | $2,000 | $9,600 |
| Caribou | $1,195 | $5,500 |
| Coyote | $600 | $1,400 |
| Cow, Steer, Bull | N/A | |
| Deer: Mule, Whitetail, or Blacktail | $800 | $4,200 |
| Elk or Wapiti | $1,500 | $5,800 |
| Elk: Bugling | $1,600 | $6,000 |
| Fox: Red or Grey | $600 | $1,400 |
| Goat: Mountain All | $995 | $4,200 |
| Lion: Mountain (open mouth) | $895 | $3,900 |
| Moose shiras (Montana) | $1,800 | $8,600 |
| Moose Canada, Alaska | $2,250 | $9,600 |
| Muskox | $1,950 | $8,500 |
| Peccary or Javelina (open mouth) | $800 | $2,000 |
| Sheep: Bighorn, Stone, and Desert | $1,195 | $4,500 |
| Sheep: Dall, Including Bleaching | $1,195 | $4,500 |
| Wolf (open mouth) | $850 | $3,200 |
| Wolverine | $600 | $1,700 |
Note: Front half mounts are 70% of life-size mounts.
Pedestal mounts 25% extra.
Custom oak, walnut, etc. bases for pedestal $700 & up.
Detachable antlers: Elk size: $210, Moose size: $260
Small Game
| Life-Size | |
|---|---|
| Size of a Weasel, Squirrel, Mink | $800 |
| Size of a Jackrabbit | $800 |
| Size of a Badger, Raccoon, Fisher | $1,400 |
| Beaver | $1,400 |
| Porcupine | $1,600 |
| Pine Martin | $800 |
Atcheson Taxidermy is not a tannery. All skins are sent to a tannery in the client's name. We are not responsible in any way for tanning, insurance, or transportation.
Additional Charge if Skulls are Sawed or Broken in Half:
| Size of Deer | $65 |
| Elk, Caribou | $75 |
| Moose | $125 |
Other Charges
| Strip velvet and stain antlers | 20% of mounting price |
| Rebuild broken sheep horns (add per side) | $75 & Up |
| Rebuild broken goat horns (add per side) | $75 & Up |
| Rebuild broken deer, moose, horns, etc. | $75 & Up |
| Bullet holes | $40 & Up |
| Cut throats | Add $75 to $150 |
| Custom built fiberglass logs & rocks | $600 each & Up |
| Price includes suitable stand | |
| Extensive custom design mounts | QUOTE |
| Custom Oak, Walnut bases etc. | QUOTE |
Shields & Crates Extra
Open Mouth Rugs
Includes tanning, artificial teeth, lining, padding, and double felt border. We do not use the natural teeth since artificial teeth are far superior and will last indefinitely.
| Black Bear | |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 1/2' | $1,350 |
| Over 4 1/2' to 5 1/2' | $1,650 |
| 5 1/2' & up | $1,750 |
| Grizzly Bear | |
| Up to 5 1/2' | $1,750 |
| Over 5 1/2' to 6 1/2' | $1,950 |
| 6 1/2' & up | $2,150 |
| Brown Bear | |
| Up to 6' | $1,950 |
| Over 6' | $2,500 |
| Badger, Fox, Raccoon, Otter | $1,150 |
| Lynx, Wolverine | $1,250 |
| Bobcat, Coyote | $1,250 |
| Timber Wolf | $1,650 |
| Mountain Lion | $1,650 |
| Mountain Goat (closed mouth, mounted head) | $1,750 |
Flat Rugs
Includes double felt border & backing.
$18.00 per sq. ft. plus tanning costs.
| Stretch & sew only No border or backing |
$$10.00 per sq.ft. plus tanning costs. |
Repairs: Charges or replacements will be made to repair damaged or poor hides to complete the mount as we see necessary. No charge for minor repairs.
| General labor repairs | $80/hour |
Attractive Novelties
Gun Racks
| Antelope, Deer and Mountain Sheep | |
|---|---|
| 2 on panel | $170 |
| 4 on panel | $295 |
| Elk, Moose and Caribou | |
| 2 on panel | $295 |
| 4 on panel | $395 |
| Hootenanny | |
| Rear end of sheep, elk, deer, etc. with eyes to look like owl | $250 |
| Bookends | |
| Sheep, Antelope and Deer | $250/pair |
| Elk, Caribou and Moose | $300/pair |
| Bear | $325/pair |
Antlers on Panel
To strip velvet or stain antlers - figure 20% of head-mount
charges.
European-style panels extra $65-$125
Leather bound style panel extra $45-$100.
| Leather Bound | European Style | |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope, Deer and Mountain Goat | $200 | $200 |
| Elk, Caribou | $350 | $350 |
| Sheep | N/A | $300 |
| Moose | $495 | $395 |
| Bison | N/A | $400 |
Freshwater Fish
| Skin Mounts | $30/inch |
| Fiberglass Reproduction | $25/inch |
| Price does not include panel | |
| Panels add | $25-$95 |
| Minimum Charge | $300 |
| Custom Bases | 20-35% extra - QUOTE |
Gutted fish not accepted
Skinning Charges
| Head | Hide Only | Complete Hide Includes Fleshing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer, Antelope, Goat size | $60 | $40 | $75 |
| Fox, Bobcat | $40 | N/A | $60 |
| Elk | $75 | $65 | $750 |
| Bear (head & feet) | $57 | N/A | $150 |
| Feet (per foot) | $10 | ||
| Bison | $150 | $80 | $300 |
| Ears & Lips only | 1/2 price of head charge | ||
Skulls
Cleaned & bleached. Teeth eventually crack in most cases.
| Bobcat, Coyote, Badger size | $150 |
| - On Panel | $250 |
| Mountain Lion, Black Bear | $175 |
| - On Panel | $250 |
Boil only - no bleaching at 1/2 price - on request.
Exotics
Large Game
| Head | Life-Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Peccary (Javelina) | $825 | $3,400 |
| Tur | $925 | $3,900 |
| Axis Deer (Chital) | $925 | $4,800 |
| Barbary Sheep (Aoudad) | $995 | $4,800 |
| Blackbuck | $925 | $4,800 |
| Blue Bull | $995 | $4,800 |
| Fallow Deer | $825 | $3,800 |
| Goat: Ibex (Cross) | $995 | $3,800 |
| Goat: Spanish | $825 | $3,800 |
| Mouflon Sheep (Corsican) | $825 | $3,800 |
| Red Deer | $1,295 | $6,000 |
| Sika Deer: Japanese | $825 | $3,500 |
| Sika Deer: Formosan | $825 | $3,500 |
| Sika Deer: Dybowski | $825 | $3,500 |
| Stumberg Sheep (Argall-Mouflon Cross) | $625 | $3,400 |
| Pere David Deer | $1,200 | $7,900 |
| Red Stag | $1,175 | $6,000 |
African
Large Game
| Head | Life-Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Argall Sheep and marco Polo Sheep | $1,150 | $4,900 |
| Addax | $900 | $4,500 |
| Baboon (open mouth) Artificial Teeth | $775 | $3,400 |
| Boar: Russian (open mouth) | $925 | $3,400 |
| Blesbok & bontebok | $800 | $3,700 |
| Bongo | $1,650 | $7,500 |
| Buffalo: Cape and Chad | $2,000 | $12,000 |
| Bushbuck | $850 | $3,400 |
| Bush Pig (open mouth) | $925 | $3,400 |
| Caracal | $2,000 | |
| Chamois | $700 | $2,700 |
| Civit | $2,000 | |
| Crocodile Head | $1,700 | $495/Ln. Ft. |
| Dik-Dik, Suni | $575 | $1,800 |
| Duiker Grysbok | $575 | $1,800 |
| Duiker, Yellowback | $750 | $3,200 |
| Eland: Common | $1,750 | $10,500 |
| Eland: Derby's | $1,850 | $11,700 |
| Elephant (includes artificial tusks) | $20,500 | $120,000 |
| Elephant (1/2 Life-Size) | $75,500 | |
| Gazelle: Robert's, Grant's, Dama and Peter's | $850 | $3,400 |
| Gazelle: Thompson's Dorcas | $750 | $3,200 |
| Gemsbok/Oryx | $875 | $5,000 |
| Genet | $1,800 | |
| Gerenuk | $875 | $3,800 |
| Giraffe (full shoulder mount or pedestal) | $6,500 | $32,000 |
| Gnu or Wildebeest | $950 | $4,800 |
| Hartebeest, (Tsessebee) Lichenstein's | $925 | $4,800 |
| Hartebeest: Cook's, Hunter's | $925 | $4,800 |
| Hartebeest, Tsessebee, Topi, Kongoni | $925 | $4,800 |
| Hippopotamus (open mouth) | $6,000 | $32,000 |
| Hyena | $825 | $3,300 |
| Ibex, Asian, Persian | $775 | $3,700 |
| Impala | $800 | $3,300 |
| Jackal | $600 | $2,000 |
| Klipspringer | $575 | $2,000 |
| Kudu: Greater | $1,350 | $7,000 |
| Kudu: Lesser | $925 | $4,000 |
| Lechwe & Kob | $850 | $3,600 |
| Leopard | $995 | $5,500 |
| Lion (open mouth) | $1,600 | $8,000 |
| Markhor | $875 | $3,700 |
| Nyala | $900 | $4,200 |
| Nyala: Mountain | $1,700 | $8,500 |
| Oribi | $600 | $2,100 |
| Oryx: Common or White | $875 | $5,500 |
| Puku | $850 | $3,600 |
| Reedbuck | $850 | $3,600 |
| Reedbuck: Mountain | $850 | $3,600 |
| Rhinoceros: White | $6,000 | $29,500 |
| Roan Antelope | $1,250 | $7,000 |
| Sable Antelope | $1,250 | $7,000 |
| Sheep: Barbary | $850 | $3,300 |
| Sheep: Red | $850 | $3,300 |
| Urial | $850 | $3,300 |
| Sitatunga | $875 | $3,700 |
| Springbok | $800 | $3,700 |
| Steinbok | $575 | $2,000 |
| Tahr | $850 | $3,700 |
| Vaal Rhebok | $750 | $3,300 |
| Waterbuck | $1,250 | $7,000 |
| Water Buffalo | $1,700 | $11,000 |
| Warthog (closed mouth) | $850 | $3,300 |
| Warthog (open mouth) | $1,100 | $3,500 |
| Wild Dog (open mouth) | $650 | $2,500 |
| Wildcat | $2,000 | |
| Zebra | $1,050 | $7,000 |
Pedestal Mounts 25% extra
Custom oak, walnut, etc. bases for pedestal $600 & up.
Open Mouth Rugs
Includes tanning, artificial teeth, lining, padding, and double felt border. We do not use the natural teeth since artificial teeth are far superior and will last indefinitely.
| Jackal | $1,250 |
| Hyena | $1,750 |
| Leopard | $1,750 |
| Lion | $2,500 |
Flat Rugs
No head or feet - includes double felt border & backing.
| All African Antelope | $16/Sq.Ft. + tanning |
| Zebra (no head) | $1,150 |
| Zebra (with head flat) | $1,350 |
| Stretch & sew only (no lining) | $10/Sp.Ft. + tanning |
Tanning extra.
Horns on Shield
| Leather Bound | European Style without Panels | |
|---|---|---|
| Warthog Tusk on Panel | $200 | |
| Buffalo without Panel | $400 | |
| - If boss need repair add | $125 | |
| European style panels extra | $65-$125 | |
| Leather bound panels extra | $45-$100 | |
| Size of Duiker, Oribi | $125 | $170 |
| Size of Thompson's Gazelle, Impala Puku, Bushbuck, Springbok, Blesbok, Sitatunga, or Reedbuck | $225 | $200 |
| Size of Sable, Hartebeest, Sable Eland, Waterbuck, Kudu, Wildebeest, Gemsbok, Lechwe, Zebra, Topi, Oryx | $250 | $200 |
| Warthog Skull, Bushpig | $250 | |
| Hippo Tusks, Display | $600 |
Skulls
Cleaned or bleached. Teeth eventually crack in most cases.
| Leopard | $175 |
| Hyena | $175 |
| Jackal | $175 |
| Baboon | $175 |
| Lion | $200 |
| Warthog | $200 |
| Rhino | $400 |
| Hippo | $400 |
| On panel, additional | $60-$120 |
Novelties
| Artificial Rhino Horn | $750 |
| Bookends | |
|---|---|
| Cape Buffalo, Eland, Hippo | $400 |
| Zebra, Sable, Hartebeest, etc. | $350 |
| Switch of Tails | $150 |
Miscelaneous
Using your own tanned skins.
| Coffee or End Tables (Rhino or Elephant Skin) | $1,500 & up |
| Coffee Table with Map of Africa or Painting | $3,000 & up |
| Map of Africa from Elephant Ear to Hang on Wall | $1,500 & up |
| Pillows (skin on one side, fabric on other) | $150 & up |
| Scrotums, Tobacco Pouches | $100-$160 |
Tanning and Dressing Skins
At owner's risk. Ask for Quotes.
Elephant Tusks
| Clean & Bleach (polish only) | $250 each |
| Individual Elephant foot bases, customer's own feet | $700 |
| In Wrought Iron or custom Oak or Walnut bases | $1,000 each |
| Brass cap band and chain for wall hanging | $525 each |
| Artificial tusks | $2,000 pair |
| Custom build fiberglass logs and rocks | $450 & up |
| Elephant foot stools | $700 each |
| Map of Africa | $1,500-$2,500 Depends on artwork |
| Artificial Trees | |
|---|---|
| Up to 7' | $250/ft |
| 7' to 14' | $350/ft |
| 14' to 20' | $500/ft |
| General labor on repairs | $80/hour |
