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Post by bigbear on Sept 29, 2022 20:30:09 GMT -5
Hunters thinking about getting their deer mounted this year better get ready for sticker shock
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Post by omegahunter on Oct 26, 2022 8:53:48 GMT -5
Between 2011 and 2012 the price jumped $100. I'd hate to think what guys are spending now on a quality shoulder mount.
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Post by meateater78 on Oct 27, 2022 5:28:56 GMT -5
The way I see it taxidermists are just trying to keep their head above water just like everyone else in these tough economic times. I’m sure they love what they do but much like any other job, they probably wouldn’t do it if they couldn’t make any money. They have to eat to and may have families that like to eat also. If you have a trophy that is worth mounting I would try to keep that in mind before I said too much about the price. Good luck this year
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Oct 27, 2022 6:58:46 GMT -5
The way I see it taxidermists are just trying to keep their head above water just like everyone else in these tough economic times. I’m sure they love what they do but much like any other job, they probably wouldn’t do it if they couldn’t make any money. They have to eat to and may have families that like to eat also. If you have a trophy that is worth mounting I would try to keep that in mind before I said too much about the price. Good luck this year The basic cost for the materials have gone up a lot. Over $8 just for plastic ear liners. Forms for typical around $85. Good eyes are $15-20. My guess If I started back the cost would be around $125 plus tannin chemicals in bulk costs. My guess around $150-$175 in materials per deer. Not counting equipment and labor etc. |
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Post by budd on Oct 27, 2022 8:19:56 GMT -5
My sister in Rochester area has had to raise her prices this year. I've jumped my processing fee up to $145. Went and picked up supplies yesterday, poly back freezer paper has went up 45%, nitro gloves are ridiculous! Deer hide buyer called $2!!!
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Post by esshup on Oct 31, 2022 9:28:14 GMT -5
My sister in Rochester area has had to raise her prices this year. I've jumped my processing fee up to $145. Went and picked up supplies yesterday, poly back freezer paper has went up 45%, nitro gloves are ridiculous! Deer hide buyer called $2!!! Budd, what were the deer hide prices last year? It seems that when selling you have to take it in the shorts but when buying you have to pay top dollar. |
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Post by budd on Nov 1, 2022 6:57:44 GMT -5
My sister in Rochester area has had to raise her prices this year. I've jumped my processing fee up to $145. Went and picked up supplies yesterday, poly back freezer paper has went up 45%, nitro gloves are ridiculous! Deer hide buyer called $2!!! Budd, what were the deer hide prices last year? It seems that when selling you have to take it in the shorts but when buying you have to pay top dollar. He gave me $2.50 last year. Up until 3 years ago my fur buyer had drop off stations where hunters could exchange their deer hide for a decent pair of winter gloves. He had to stop doing that because he was taking a loss. |
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