Prices & Scheduling
For Hunters, Taxidermists, and Outfitters
How much does it cost to age my bear, deer, and other game? When can I expect age results? See below for more information and include this order form with your order.
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Are You A Taxidermist, Outfitter, or Wildlife Manager?
Bulk orders containing 31 or more teeth are eligible for special pricing!
Please contact us by:
- DoScience@matsonslab.com
- (406) 258-6286
We highly recommend scheduling your bulk orders with the lab as soon as possible! Our yearly schedule fills up fast and unscheduled bulk orders will be processed in the next available opening.
If you are submitting a tooth for a legal case or need RUSH processing, please contact us directly!
How Much Will It Cost To Age My Bear, Deer, Or Other Game Animal Teeth?
Matson's Lab charges a minimum of $75.00, which covers the processing and aging of up to 4 animals. For quantities over 4 animals, we charge $75.00 plus an additional $15.00 for each animal over 4.
Calculate Your Cost Here:
Optional Services
$5 per animal. Matson’s will extract all necessary teeth and make sure the teeth remain undamaged. Jaws can be returned upon request for the price of return shipping. DO NOT send rotting or wet jaws! Rotting or decaying jaws will incur additional charges. Please thoroughly dry jaws before sending.
- Emailed Certificates: $5 each
- Certificates will be emailed to you in PDF format for you to print on any paper
- Printed Certificates: $10 each + shipping
- Certificates will be printed on our certificate paper and mailed to you
- Framed Certificate: $15.50 each + shipping
- Certificates will be printed on our certificate paper and framed before they are mailed to you.
If you would like to order age certificates, please complete this form and include it with your samples or email it to us.
Matson’s offers $75 gift cards, good for processing up to 4 animals. If you would like to order a gift card, please contact the lab.
If you would like custom, pre-printed tooth envelopes, please contact the lab for options. Pricing depends on quantity and envelope size.
I Am Ready To Age My Bear, Deer, and Other Game, BUT When Can I Expect Age Results?
For bulk orders with 31 teeth or more, please contact the lab for scheduling. Orders with less than 31 teeth have a two month turnaround from the end of the month they were submitted! Please refer to the chart to see when your ages will be done.
| Teeth Received From: | Age Results Received On: |
| January 1 to January 31 | March 31 |
| February 1 to February 28 | April 30 |
| March 1 to March 31 | May 31 |
| April 1 to April 30 | June 30 |
| May 1 to May 31 | July 31 |
| June 1 to June 30 | August 31 |
| July 1 to July 31 | September |
| August 1 to August 31 | October 31 |
| September 1 to September 30 | November 30 |
| October 1 to October 31 | December 31 |
| November 1 to November 30 | January 31 |
| December 1 to December 31 | February 28 |