You worked hard to get that trophy
OUR TAXIDERMY SERVICES
We Provide European Mounts and Camo Dips for Hunters in Central Pennsylvania and Beyond.
Shipping instructions are available at the bottom of the page.
Skull Cleaning using Dermestid Beetles
Get a great looking skull mount at a fraction of the traditional shoulder mount cost
A natural process without harmful chemicals, boiling, or damaging cleaning methods
A cleaned, whitened, blemish-free skull ready for your wall
Save money
Type | Price |
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Boar/Hog | $199 |
Coyotes & Small Skulls | $75 |
Bison/Cattle | $349 (+$50 for lower jaw) |
Deer | $149 (+$35 for lower jaw) |
Elk | $349 (+$50 for lower jaw) |
Bear ( <19" Length+Width) | $165 |
Bear (>19" Length + Width) | $199 |
Mountain Lion | $149 |
Moose | $475 (+$50 for lower jaw) |
*Please note skulls that are not skinned will receive a charge of $14 for small skulls (deer and smaller), and $60 for large skulls.
*Skulls are expected to be in unspoiled condition
*Taxidermists - Please call for wholesale prices
Click here to view our available mounting options.
Hydrographics
We use Water Transfer Printing to give your skull a decorative look.
Type | Cost |
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Bear | $135 |
Elk | $190 (+$45 w/ Jaw) |
Moose | $190 (+$45 w/ Jaw) |
Elk | $250 (+$45 w/ Jaw |
Hog/Wild Boar | $135 |
Cattle/Bison | $190 (+$45 w/ Jaw) |
Deer | $105 (+$20 w/ Jaw) |
Coyote & Small Skulls | $100 |
Wolf or MTN Lion W/Jaw | $125 |
Hog/Wild Boar | $150 |
Cattle/Bison | $250 (+$45 w/ Jaw) |
Deer | $105 (+$20 w/ Jaw) |
Coyote & Small Skulls | $100 |
Wolf or MTN Lion W/Jaw | $140 |
Moose | $250 (+$45 w/ Jaw) |
Bear | $150 |
SOME OF OUR RECENT WORK
Below are a few pictures of our happy customers from the 2019 season.
ABOUT BACKCOUNTRY
My name is Brett Nolt, founder of Backcountry Beetleworks. As an avid hunter and outdoorsman, the hunting tradition, and stories that come with it, is what inspired this business.
Whether I'm in a waterfowl blind on a rainy day, calling coyotes under the cover of dark, or hunting big game on a crisp November morning, you can find me pursuing this passion.
My love of hunting and business has driven me to start Backcountry Beetleworks, a skull cleaning service for hunters who want a more cost effective mounting option to show off their trophy hunt for generations to come.
My army of Dermestid Beetles work tirelessly in a dark, temperature controlled room. They are a very fragile species that need specific conditions to do the job. The end product is a skull that is cleaned far beyond the abilities of the human hand.
Contact US
CONTACT:
1228 Pleasantview Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
Brett@BackCountryBeetleWorks.com
Tel: 717.966.1926
SHOP HOURS:
Self Serve Drop-Off Hours
Monday-Saturday: 8am - 8pm
Pick up by appointment. Call 717.940.8302 to schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Skull Preparation
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For best results, skin and freeze your skull as soon as possible
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The next best option is to skin, remove all tissue and organs, then store at a temperature below 45 degrees.
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Skulls that spoil or attract maggots could incur damage and will take additional time to prepare. This will increase your cost.
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Click here for rules and guidelines for animals coming from a Disease Management Area. Contact us with any additional questions regarding head preparation for animals killed in a DMA.
Skull Shipping Information
When preparing your skull for shipment, please place your frozen head into two sturdy garbage bags. Then stick the sealed bag into a box packaged tightly between one to two inches of newspaper or another type of protective material that will also help insulate the head. Another option is to package the head in an inexpensive styrofoam cooler.
To avoid spoiling, it's highly recommended to select a shipping speed of 3 days or less. It's recommended to insure your package and make sure to get a tracking number. Backcountry Beetleworks is not responsible for lost or damaged shipments.
Important:
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Include your name, complete address, phone number, and email with each package you send us.
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Please complete our order detail from to confirm your order and shipping details. Click here to complete that form.
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Shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.
Shipping Address:
Backcountry Beetleworks
1228 Pleasantview Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
We will process skulls in the order they arrive. This timeline will vary depending on our workload at the time.