Bécoeur is a well-known figure in the art of taxidermy, known for his arsenical soap that museums employed world-wide. Arsenic in museums collections has been prohibited since the 1980s because of the toxins.

Depending on how it preserved it can stay intact and presentable for decades. That is if you care for it properly; keep it dry and out of the sun, prevent insect infestations and such. Generally a tanned skin will last longer than a dry preserved one.

Current Pricing Fortunately, Ashley Eve, a taxidermist in Oklahoma, polled taxidermists across the continent, including Canada. She asked what each taxidermist charged their customers. From 632 responses, she determined the average cost of a deer mount in America is $721.35.