G B Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Salida, Colorado

(719) 539-46093750 E Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201View on Yelp

About G B Taxidermy

G B Taxidermy is based in Salida, Colorado, a small mountain town in Chaffee County sitting at just over 7,000 feet elevation along the Arkansas River. Salida is surrounded by some of Colorado's most serious elk and deer habitat, with the Sawatch Range and San Isabel National Forest minutes away. Hunters coming out of these high-country units need a local option they can trust with a hard-earned trophy. Having a taxidermist right in Salida cuts down on the long drive to Front Range studios and keeps your business in the mountain community.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

G B Taxidermy covers the core services that mountain hunters and anglers in the Salida area need most. Shoulder mounts for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn involve careful cape preparation, professional tanning, and fitting the finished hide over a detailed foam form that captures natural muscle expression. Antler mounting is also offered for hunters who want to display the rack without a full mount, using a finished panel and skull plate. For fly fishers working the Gold Medal stretch of the Arkansas River, fish mounts and reproductions of trophy brown and rainbow trout are a natural fit.

Service Area

G B Taxidermy serves Salida and the surrounding Chaffee County area, including Poncha Springs, Buena Vista, and Moffat. Hunters traveling through the area from neighboring Saguache, Fremont, and Park counties also make the trip to Salida for the service. The studio's central mountain location makes it a practical stop for anyone hunting or fishing the upper Arkansas River valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does altitude or cold temperatures in the mountains affect how I should handle my cape?
Cool temperatures actually help slow bacteria growth, which works in your favor in the high country. That said, you still need to field dress quickly, get the hide off, and either salt it or get it to a taxidermist within a day or two. Freezing is fine for short-term storage if you're not near a shop.
Can you mount a brown or rainbow trout caught on the Arkansas River?
Yes, trout mounts are a popular request in the Salida area given the Gold Medal water nearby. Bringing the fish in fresh or frozen immediately after the catch gives the taxidermist the best color reference for a realistic finish.
What GMUs near Salida tend to produce trophy elk?
Units in the Sawatch and surrounding drainages are well-regarded for mature bulls. Your taxidermist will have seen mounts from many of these units and can give you a realistic sense of how your animal compares and what pose would best show off the rack.
Is an antler mount a good option if I don't want a full shoulder mount?
Antler mounts are a great alternative if you want a simpler display or are working with a tighter budget. The skull plate is cleaned and attached to a decorative wooden panel, and you still get to show off the rack without the cost of a full cape mount.
How do I know if my cape is too damaged to mount?
Bullet holes through the neck, excessive slippage from heat, or large cuts can make caping difficult but aren't always deal-breakers. Bring the cape in anyway and let the taxidermist assess it. Many issues can be repaired during the mounting process.
Do Colorado taxidermists need special permits to work with certain species?
Yes, federal and state permits are required to work with migratory birds, raptors, and some other protected species. A licensed taxidermist will handle the permit side of things, but you should make sure your harvest was legal before dropping off any bird species.

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