Taxidermy Shop Price Sheet Template: Download and Customize
Public price sheets reduce pricing inquiries by 40% and attract higher-quality customers. Hunters who see pricing before calling have higher conversion rates than uninformed callers, because they've already self-qualified. If they're calling after seeing your prices, they're serious.
A professional price sheet does three things: it answers the question "how much does this cost?" before anyone has to ask, it communicates your quality positioning, and it sets clear expectations that reduce downstream price disputes.
TL;DR
- Hunters willing to pay $700+ for a deer mount are actively looking for a shop that charges $700+ because it signals quality.
- State the deposit requirement: "All jobs require a 30% deposit at intake" on the price sheet sets the expectation before the customer drives in.
- Your pricing doesn't need to match, quality shops price above average, but knowing the market range tells you where you sit.
- Pricing structures for fish (per inch) and fish replicas differ from fixed-price big game mounts, so those need their own section with clear per-inch pricing.
- Your price should cover all of these with a real profit margin, not a 5% margin, but a margin that makes the business worthwhile to operate.
- Section 4: Waterfowl
- Mallard or large duck (wall mount, in-flight, standing)
- Small duck (teal size)
- Canada goose (full body)
- Snow goose or other goose
- Note: Federal documentation required for all waterfowl
Price Sheet Structure
A complete taxidermy price sheet covers these sections:
Section 1: Deer and Whitetail
- Shoulder mount (standard)
- Shoulder mount (semi-sneak or extreme sneak)
- Pedestal mount
- European skull mount (basic)
- European skull mount (colored/stained)
- Velvet shoulder mount
- Antlers-only display
Section 2: Elk and Other Big Game
- Elk shoulder mount
- Elk pedestal or floor mount
- Mule deer shoulder mount
- Antelope shoulder mount
- Bear rug (with head)
- Bear rug (headless)
- Bear life-size
- Black bear shoulder mount
- Mountain lion life-size
Section 3: Turkey and Upland Birds
- Full strut turkey mount
- Standing turkey mount
- Turkey fan mount only
- Turkey fan, beard, and spur mount
- Turkey tail fan with velvet backing
- Pheasant mount (full body)
- Grouse/partridge mount (full body)
Section 4: Waterfowl
- Mallard or large duck (wall mount, in-flight, standing)
- Small duck (teal size)
- Canada goose (full body)
- Snow goose or other goose
- Note: Federal documentation required for all waterfowl
Section 5: Fish
- Replica fish: price per inch (typical: $12-$18/inch depending on species)
- Skin mount fish: price per inch
- Minimum charge for small fish
- Species surcharges for unusually detailed species (bowfin, gar, etc.)
Section 6: Small Mammals
- Fox (full body)
- Coyote (full body)
- Raccoon (full body)
- Squirrel (full body)
- European skull (small mammals)
Section 7: Upcharges and Add-Ons
- Rush fee (percentage or flat)
- Habitat base or panel
- Engraved nameplate
- B&C scoring service
- Velvet treatment
How to Set Your Prices
Don't copy competitors blindly. Build from your cost structure:
Per-mount cost components:
- Form cost (varies by species and mount type)
- Tannery cost (current 2026 rates, not 2021 rates)
- Tannery shipping (both ways)
- Supplies (hide paste, adhesive, eyes, finishing materials)
- Your time (at a real hourly rate)
- Overhead allocation (insurance, utilities, software)
Your price should cover all of these with a real profit margin, not a 5% margin, but a margin that makes the business worthwhile to operate.
Market research: Call three competing taxidermists in your region as a prospective customer. Ask their prices. Your pricing doesn't need to match, quality shops price above average, but knowing the market range tells you where you sit.
See the full taxidermy shop pricing guide and the species-specific pricing calculator for more detailed pricing guidance.
Where to Post Your Price Sheet
On your website: The pricing page is often the second-most-visited page after the home page. Make it easy to find. Don't hide prices.
On your Google Business Profile: Add a link to your price sheet or include pricing ranges in your business description.
Printed at your intake station: Customers at intake can review the price list while you process the intake documentation.
As a PDF linked in your email signature: When prospective customers email, your price sheet link answers their first question before they ask.
On your Facebook page: Pin the price sheet post to the top of your page for easy access.
Price Sheet Design Tips
One page if possible: A price sheet that requires scrolling through multiple pages loses readers. Organize prices to fit on one printed page or one screen view.
Simple formatting: Species name, mount type, price. No flowery descriptions needed.
Clear disclaimers: Include a line like "Prices are subject to change. Tannery costs are included in all prices above." This prevents the "but your website said..." conversation when you've updated pricing.
State the deposit requirement: "All jobs require a 30% deposit at intake" on the price sheet sets the expectation before the customer drives in.
Include contact information: Name, phone, and website on every price sheet so it can be saved and shared independently from your website.
The Taxidermy Pricing Calculator Connection
Once you've set your prices, the pricing calculator helps you verify that each price covers your costs and generates a real margin. Input your material costs and labor rate, and the calculator shows you whether your price covers cost plus your target margin.
The full pricing guide covers pricing strategy including how to raise prices, how to handle price objections, and how to price specialty services like rush orders and habitat bases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a price sheet for my taxidermy shop?
Start by listing every species and mount type you offer. Research your local market rates by calling competitors. Calculate your cost per mount type using current tannery rates and your hourly rate. Set prices above cost with a real margin. Format the list in one-page or single-screen layout with species name, mount type, and price. Add a deposit requirement line and a disclaimer about pricing subject to change. Post on your website, Google Business Profile, and at your intake station. Update it annually when tannery costs or your own costs change.
What mount types should be on my price sheet?
Include every mount type you offer with a price. The most important sections for most shops: all deer mount types (shoulder by pose, pedestal, European, velvet), turkey and waterfowl with a federal compliance note, fish (by inch or by species), and bear. Add any small mammals and exotic species you accept. Pricing structures for fish (per inch) and fish replicas differ from fixed-price big game mounts, so those need their own section with clear per-inch pricing. Don't list services you don't offer, it creates inquiries you have to disappoint.
Should I post my taxidermy prices online?
Yes. Hunters research taxidermists online before calling. A shop with publicly visible pricing has a significant advantage in converting website visitors to customers because it answers the primary question without requiring contact. Shops that hide pricing lose visitors who won't call just to get a quote. The concern that showing prices will attract low-budget customers is unfounded, quality-positioned pricing attracts quality customers. Hunters willing to pay $700+ for a deer mount are actively looking for a shop that charges $700+ because it signals quality. Don't hide the signal.
How does this apply to solo taxidermy shops?
The principles in this guide apply to solo shops just as they do to larger operations, though the scale differs. A single-person shop may have lower absolute volume but faces the same documentation, compliance, and customer communication requirements. The practical advice here scales down to any shop size.
What is the most common mistake taxidermists make with taxidermy shop price sheet template?
The most common mistake is treating taxidermy shop price sheet template as an afterthought rather than building it into the standard workflow from the start. Shops that encounter problems in this area typically did not establish clear processes before season, which means every situation becomes a one-off decision rather than a standard response.
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Sources
- National Taxidermists Association (NTA)
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
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