Timelines & Pricing
Honest answers to the two questions every hunter asks first — what will it cost, and when will it be ready.
Taxidermy pricing is more than a number on a page. It reflects the form, the tan, the artist hours, the studio overhead, and the warranty that follows the mount home. Here is how to plan for both the wait and the bill.
Timelines & Pricing — the essentials
Six articles, hand-picked from the Stehling archive, that answer the questions hunters and collectors most often ask in this category.
Current Price List
Published rates for shoulder mounts, life-size, rugs, birds, and fish reproductions.
Read more →Easy 8 Payment Plan
Spread the cost of a big mount across eight installments — no interest, no credit check.
Read more →Financing Options
A breakdown of the financing programs we offer for larger jobs and life-size projects.
Read more →How Long Each Mount Takes
Average production windows for shoulder mounts, life-size, rugs, birds, and fish.
Read more →Getting a Quote
What to send us so we can return an accurate estimate the same business day.
Read more →Frequently Asked Questions
Cost and schedule questions answered in our master FAQ.
Read more →12-24
Months for most full mounts
Frequently asked
The questions we answer most often, drawn from real conversations on the studio floor.
Why does taxidermy take so long?
A skin must be fleshed, salted, tanned, dried, and rehydrated before a single stitch is sewn. That alone is months of bench time. Add the artist queue and finish work and you get a year-plus.
Do you offer rush jobs?
Occasionally, for legitimate reasons such as memorial mounts. Rush work is priced separately and accepted only when our queue allows.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A non-refundable deposit secures your spot in the queue and covers materials. The balance is due at pickup or before shipment.
Can I lock in today’s pricing?
Yes. The price quoted at intake is the price you pay, even if our published rates change while your mount is in production.
Do you charge extra for habitat or driftwood?
Standard habitat is included on most mounts. Custom water scenes, custom bases, and elaborate dioramas are quoted separately.
How do I qualify for the Easy 8 plan?
Any mount over a set dollar threshold qualifies. Eight equal payments, no interest, no credit pull. Ask us at intake or call the office.
Have a project in mind?
Whether you have a specific question about timelines & pricing or you want to brief us on a trophy already on its way, we are happy to help.