TaxidermyXGo West Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Big GameAbout Go West Taxidermy
Go West Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, founded and operated by wildlife artist Ashley Gillespe.
The studio offers custom shoulder mounts, life-size mounts and rugs, European and panel mounts, and custom bases and habitats for hunters in the heart of Colorado elk country.
They focus on professional, high-quality work that helps you preserve and relive the memory of your hunts, including convenient options for visiting and out-of-state hunters.
Animal Mount Types
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- • Elk
- • Bear
- • Deer
Animal Mount Details
Go West Taxidermy works primarily on big game and trophy animals, offering options for rugs and related services.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, European and panel mounts, rugs, and custom habitat bases.
Ashley has been creating professional mounts for over 10 years, completed training at the Colorado School of Taxidermy Training in 2008, and founded Go West Taxidermy in 2018 after years of hobby work.
She is described as passionate about both taxidermy and the outdoors, taking great pride in detailed, realistic mounts that bring animals “back to life.”
Pricing & Turnaround
No specific pricing is listed; you are encouraged to contact Go West Taxidermy directly for quotes on all services.
They emphasize very quick turnaround on European and panel mounts—often within a few days for traveling hunters—while higher-end work may involve a longer, quality-focused wait.
The studio also offers custom bases and habitats, rugs, skin tanning, commercial trophy measuring-related services, and shipping for out-of-state hunters, with a convenient location next to Elk River Custom Meats for one-stop drop-off.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and realism of the work, calling the mounts outstanding, amazing, and incredibly well done across a range of big game species and rugs.
Customers highlight excellent service and communication, describing Ashley as very easy to work with, friendly, professional, honest, and helpful—even after hours for traveling hunters.
Reviews repeatedly mention very fast turnaround on European mounts and skulls, many repeat clients, and strong word-of-mouth referrals, with some noting that more advanced projects can take longer due to high demand and quality.
Find Out More
Go West Taxidermy is located at 2464 Downhill Dr., Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80469, serving hunters in Steamboat Springs and the surrounding Colorado elk country, including out-of-state visitors.
To plan your mount or ask about pricing and timing, call (828) 550-6708 or email gowesttaxidermy@gmail.com, or stop by their Steamboat Springs studio after your hunt.
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