TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Fort Collins, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Head Hunters is a taxidermy studio located in Fort Collins, Colorado, specializing exclusively in European mounts and skull taxidermy.
They focus on museum-style dermestid beetle skull cleaning, followed by multi-stage degreasing, whitening, sealing, and mounting with hangers for clean, long-lasting results.
They serve both local hunters and shipped-in trophies and position themselves as northern Colorado’s biggest beetle cleaning operation.
The studio works on a broad range of big game and small game trophies, concentrating solely on skull and European mount work.
You can choose European mounts, skull cap mounts, and display options that include wood or driftwood panels.
They have been doing skulls and taxidermy for over 15 years and use the same dermestid beetle cleaning methods relied on by museums.
Their process emphasizes quality, attention to detail, and bright white skulls that resist long-term grease issues associated with boiling.
Pricing is structured by species and mount type and typically includes cleaning, whitening, sealing, and a metal hanger, with example rates ranging from about $75 for smaller game up to around $200 and above for larger trophies, plus optional panels and add-ons.
They require a 50% deposit at drop-off or shipment, may charge a small fee for rotten or maggot-covered skulls, and note that return shipping is extra, encouraging you to call or email for quotes on unlisted trophies.
They offer oak or walnut and driftwood display panels, skull cap mount options, rush service for an additional fee, year-round acceptance of skulls, and local pickup by arrangement.
Reviews are strongly positive, with customers praising the workmanship, beetle-cleaned skulls, and saying these are some of the best European mounts they have had done.
Reviewers frequently highlight friendly, professional service and responsive communication, often mentioning the owner by name and saying they plan to return with future trophies.
Customers describe turnaround times as fast or within the promised window, even in busy seasons, and consistently feel they receive high-quality results at fair, well-priced rates.
Rocky Mountain Head Hunters operates in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving hunters across northern Colorado and accommodating shipped-in work from other areas.
You can call ahead to arrange local pickup, schedule a drop-off, or follow their shipping instructions to send in your skull along with your contact information and any required permit details.
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