Dead on Taxidermy 406

James Olson grew up hunting and fishing in Montana's mountains. After graduating from Montana State University in 2010, he spent years refining his craft at Pro Mount School of Taxidermy before launching Dead On Taxidermy in summer 2022. He's backed by Laurynn Olson, who handles operations and marketing—she previously ran student engagement and branding at MSU.

• •Shoulder mounts (12–18 months): Deer, elk, moose, antelope
• •Fish mounts: Full custom work
• •Bird mounts: Game birds and waterfowl
• •Life-size mounts: Full body pieces
• •European mounts: Skull cap and horns (~5 months)
• •Half mounts: Pedestal-style displays
• •Rugs: Hide tanning and rug finishing
• •Habitat dioramas: Full environmental scenes
• •Out-of-state and exotic animal prep

Bring your animal in. You pay a 50% deposit (cash, check, or credit card accepted). They send it to the tannery and get to work. Once finished, you have 30 days to pick up or arrange shipping. Storage fees apply after that.

"The best. Went above and beyond to not only use as much hide as he could due to the crummy job I did on my antelope in the field, but also met me well after hours on a weekend to deliver the final product due to our family move." — Dan S., Bozeman

They keep finished mounts available for sale, including moose ($5,000), elk ($3,500), and deer shoulder mounts ($350–$2,800). Also stock branded apparel—hoodies, hats, and t-shirts.

Location: 108 Maple St. Unit A, Bozeman, MT 59718 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (closed weekends) Phone: 406-672-0380 (James) or 406-624-9478 (Laurynn) Email: [email protected]