Wildturkey 2
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$350 is a good deal hard to find anyone under $450
Cost of a shoulder mount in IA?
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northcedar
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Took 1 to our guy over here. He's at $850 now. I've heard of others in the $800 range and several somewhat less than that. The way it's going it'll all be euro mounts eventually.
Wildturkey 2
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You are correct it’s going to have to be super large rack or it’s going to be euro mount .
sep0667
Land of the Whitetail
I've had three mounts done now. Two whitetails and a pronghorn. Have brought them all to DK Custom Taxidermy in New Sharon. They all look fantastic and super real. I will keep going there if I'm fortunate enough. At the classic and some photos of other work I have seen online DK does a great job and I have been very happy. I think he is up to $900 or so now for a whitetail.
$600-$900 seems to be the going range on prices I see now.
$600-$900 seems to be the going range on prices I see now.
RinggoCy
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Opened this thread and didn't pay attention the the dates for a second.... was about to go looking for a new taxidermist at those prices!
I've taken several to Marlin Hoch and they've always turned out nice. He's around $900 as of last year. It's well worth the money on a big one but I also see more euros in my future. Might have to set a gross score threshold that the deer needs to surpass and stick the extra $800 in the farm down payment fund moving forward.
I've taken several to Marlin Hoch and they've always turned out nice. He's around $900 as of last year. It's well worth the money on a big one but I also see more euros in my future. Might have to set a gross score threshold that the deer needs to surpass and stick the extra $800 in the farm down payment fund moving forward.
Wildturkey 2
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I think their losing
Money in the long run .
My guy is $900 now.
Hardwood11
It is going to be a good fall!
There is a guy in Minnesota (Rick Laine) he’s the best I’ve ever seen ! But he’s $1100 now. Still plenty busy because he’s very good !
Wildturkey 2
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too me that’s crazy no body is that good only to his only eyes that no one else can see .
Wildturkey 2
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too me that’s crazy no body is that good only to his only eyes that no one else can see
Hardwood11
It is going to be a good fall!
I’m not saying $1100 is fair . It’s too high. But he still has clients ?
I tried a different taxidermist last year ($600) and he had my buck back in 2 months…I think he did pretty well .
I tried a different taxidermist last year ($600) and he had my buck back in 2 months…I think he did pretty well .
He would go out of business if he didn't charge that much since he's in MN and there are so few big bucks shot. Hahahaha!
I look at “young me” comment in beginning of this thread…. That was 15 years ago!!! Was like $450. Well, 15 years…. For sure I would say MOST items a guy can purchase have doubled in 15 years. Maybe not all but a lot. Heck, last 3 probably shot things up 25%. Interesting to see recent prices vs the start of this thread 15 years apart
Wildturkey 2
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Lots of people out there think that if it’s more expensive it’s got to be better lol born every day
RinggoCy
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That's another thing. Do I get my deer back by spring-early summer? Or am I in a treestand again the next fall and still not in possession of my deer? That's worth paying an extra Benjamin or two in my opinion.
sep0667
Land of the Whitetail
Ive read where some people are waiting a 1.5 or two years. Thats nuts
Buckscrape
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It seems like here if it costs more, the wait is longer. $1100-1250can for a wall pedestal mount.
Wi transplant
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Glad i went to school for this 25 yrs ago ! And mount my own!!
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