Best Bear Taxidermist in MT

[Bowhunt_406]

I had an unfortunate experience with a local taxidermist in NW Montana where I shot my first bear in the fall of 2022. The bear also happened to be just under 400lbs and had a 19 9/16” skull. My taxidermist estimated the rug to take 18months and long story short after two years and dodged for months I ended up getting my hide back. My hide was not tanned just salted. I have it at a local tannery now. Does anyone have any rock solid taxidermists that are trust worthy? Willing to drive anywhere in the state to deliver my hide. I just want a taxidermist I can trust. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If you have pics with recommendations that would be great. Thank you!

 

[jetcraft]

Taxidermy unlimited in Missoula has produced some great mounts for me

 

[Carnage2011]

I’ve been really happy with Chad steward in Helena.

 

[MTHunter1321]

Rogers Taxidermy in Great Falls is excellent. Have done two antelope and an elk for me and they are noticeably better than my other mounts.

 

[Werty]

John hayes, libby

 

[Marshian]

Bone collector. Kalispell

 

[JEL]

I’ve been really happy with Chad steward in Helena.

Same. He did a rug for us a few years back. It is really well done.

 

[buffybr]

Monarch in Helena dowe excellent work

 

[Bill Zent]

Two brothers finished FIRST and SECOND place in the last world wide taxidermy contest for their two entries for full mounted mountain lions. They are perfectionists on any animal they mount.

Life Like Taxidermy, close to Salmon Idaho 208-756-2387

 

[BuckRut]

I’ve been really happy with Chad steward in Helena.

Here is my sheep that Chad did a great job on. Look him up on Facebook he has a ton of his work on there.

 

[6mm Remington]

Steve Brett located in Florence Montana does outstanding work. He did my grizzly bear rug. It turned out exeptional!

Home - Game Trails Wildlife Studios

Shoulder Mounts African & Exotics

gametrailstaxidermy.com

 

[mtmuley]

Steve Brett located in Florence Montana does outstanding work. He did my grizzly bear rug. It turned out exeptional!

Home - Game Trails Wildlife Studios

Shoulder Mounts African & Exotics

gametrailstaxidermy.com

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He does do nice work. mtmuley

 

[Smtn10pt]

Ive seen some nice stuff come out of Game Trails, I dont think you'd be disappointed with Steves work.

 

[SixPoint]

Another vote for Steve. Not only is he extremely talented he’s a good dude. He’s done all of my mounts over the years. You won’t be disappointed

 

[Jcs271]

Another vote for John Hayes in Libby. Something of a bear specialist and a rock solid dude.

 

[IDHUNTNFISH]

Marc Jozovich in Butte. Hands down.

 

[FishN4Eyes]

Monarch Taxidermy in Helena does excellent work.

They've done a ton of stuff for me including several full body black bears and a couple rugs.

They are certainly not the cheapest route though but I'd rate them very high on the quality scale.

 

[Bowhunt_406]

Hey guys, just checking back in. Just got my bear back from Chad Steward in Helena! I’d say he did a wonderful job. He was very quick, I dropped it off last September. Reasonable in price and top tier quality. I’ll be bringing more critter back to him in the future!

 

[Rack Daniels]

Beautiful! Glad it all turned out well!