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Vulpes vulpes · Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Red fox, grey fox and silver-phase fox mounts — standing on a driftwood wall display, curled on a log base, or hunting across a habitat pedestal. Fox are small, fast and expressive, and the mount has to be too.
About the fox
- Species
- Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus); silver and cross fox are color phases of the red fox
- Weight
- Red fox 8–15 lb; grey fox 7–13 lb
- Length
- 36–42 in including the tail
- Habitat
- Farm country, woodlot edges, brushy fencerows and marsh edges; grey fox prefer heavier cover and will climb trees
- Range
- Red fox across nearly all of North America; grey fox from southern Canada to northern South America
- Wisconsin season
- Fox hunting and trapping seasons run from mid-October into February; check current WDNR regulations
How we mount fox
A fox has almost no margin for error — a few millimetres of extra eye set or a thick ear and the animal looks like a small dog. We thin the ears, rebuild the eye and lip lines, and keep the narrow muzzle and long legs that make a fox look like a fox. Winter-primed red fox with a full brush are the showpiece; grey fox are mounted to show the salt-and-pepper coat and the black tail stripe.
Our standard fox poses are a walking or standing life-size on a driftwood or rock base, a resting or curled fox on a log base for a tabletop, and wall mounts on a rock ledge or driftwood limb. Fox pair well with a bobcat, pheasant or fawn in two-animal habitat scenes.
Fox mounts by Stehling’s
Click any photo to enlarge. Every mount below was built in our Jefferson studio.
Caring for your fox in the field
- Keep the fox cool and out of the sun; do not skin it. Freeze it whole in a bag if we cannot get it within a day.
- Fox slip easily in warm weather. If it was taken above 50°F, get it frozen within hours.
- Note the color phase and any damage to the brush so we can plan the pose.
More in our Knowledge Base and Getting Started guides, plus our Small Game Taxidermy and Pricing pages.
Fox taxidermy FAQ
What is the difference between a red fox and a grey fox mount?
Beyond color, grey fox are stockier with a shorter muzzle and a black-tipped tail, and they are often posed climbing or on a limb since they climb in the wild. Red fox are longer and leggier and suit walking and hunting poses.
How much does a fox mount cost?
Life-size fox mounts are $2,000 for red, gray, silver, or cross fox. Habitat bases are additional. Pay in full, 50/50, three installments, or monthly with our Easy 8 plan. See full pricing.
How long does a fox mount take?
Delivery times vary by project. Contact us for current delivery times. Rush service is available on select orders.
Can a silver fox be mounted?
Yes. Silver, cross and other color phases mount the same as a red fox and make striking displays.
Bring us your fox
Drop off at Jefferson or New Franken (Green Bay area), or call or text either studio with a photo and we will quote it.
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