Elk Ridge Taxidermy

Elk Ridge Taxidermy works on North American big game, African and other exotics, small game, birds, fish, and rugs and hides.

They offer shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European and antler mounts, bird mounts, rugs, and tanning, with options for both standard and more elaborate displays.

Ed describes himself as an avid hunter and fisherman who understands how trophies should look and treats each piece as if it were his own, contributing to a long-running, repeat-customer-focused studio.

Reviews consistently highlight detailed, realistic work and beautiful, lifelike mounts across many species, including big game, birds, and rugs, with many customers calling the results superior and among the best in Colorado.

Elk Ridge Taxidermy publishes an extensive price list for North American, African, and exotic mounts, antler and European mounts, birds, rugs, tanning, and small animals, positioning their rates as the lowest in town by keeping overhead and staffing costs down; for example, deer shoulder mounts are listed around $950 and elk shoulder mounts around $1,750, with some items priced as ranges or "starts at" and elephants requiring a custom quote.

They offer optional fast-track options with capes back in about two months but emphasize that quality, not speed or profit, remains the top priority, and reviews generally find delivery timelines reasonable while noting occasional longer waits.

Additional services include professional off-site tanning for all capes and hides, rug work, trophy pickup from your home if you cannot visit the shop, and fast-track processing options.