TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Cocolalla, Idaho
North Idaho Skull Cleaning, LLC is a taxidermy studio located in Cocolalla, Idaho that operates as a homestead-based, husband-and-wife skull cleaning service for hunters.
They focus on cleaning, degreasing, and whitening game skulls so you can preserve meaningful memories from your time in the field.
Their work emphasizes honoring harvested animals, respecting the resource, and operating within Idaho Fish and Game regulations, including current CWD rules.
They primarily work on big game, predators, and small game, offering cleaned and whitened skulls that function as European-style mounts.
The owners describe years of hunting, fishing, camping, and handling their own animals from field to freezer, and say their methods come from real field experience rather than theory.
They highlight patience, craftsmanship, and respect in how they handle each skull and prepare it for long-term display.
They post flat, tax-included prices by category, with sample rates such as $160 for deer, pronghorn, and mountain goat, $190 for elk and bighorn sheep, $180 for black bear, mountain lion, and wolf, $320 for moose and grizzly bear, $105 for fox, badger, coyote, and small game, and $65 for rodents.
Typical turnaround is listed at 2–4 weeks, with potential delays during the fall hunting season when they are also in the field and ask customers for patience.
Reviews describe the finished skulls as excellent, clean, and detailed, indicating high-quality results.
Customers praise the great communication and say they plan to return and recommend the business to others.
Reviewers note a solid turnaround time, though feedback is based on a small number of reviews.
They are based in Cocolalla, Idaho and serve hunters in North Idaho who want professionally cleaned game skulls that comply with state CWD regulations.
Visit their website or contact the studio directly to review current CWD rules, confirm pricing for your species, and arrange drop-off or shipping for your skull.
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