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We buy fresh and frozen animal skulls

We Buy Frozen Skulls

Skulls Unlimited International is actively purchasing fresh and frozen skulls for our professional cleaning and processing operation. If you are a hunter, trapper, farmer, wildlife officer, or anyone who regularly comes into possession of animal remains, we want to hear from you.

We pay competitive prices for quality material, and we pick up or accept shipments on a regular schedule. Selling to us is easy, legal, and a great way to put material to good use that might otherwise go to waste.

What We Buy — Fresh & Frozen

We are currently purchasing fresh or frozen heads and skulls from the following species (among others):

Deer & Cervids

  • White-tailed deer (bucks and does)
  • Mule deer
  • Elk / wapiti
  • Moose
  • Caribou / reindeer

Predators

  • Black bear and brown bear
  • Mountain lion / cougar / puma
  • Bobcat and lynx
  • Coyote and wolf
  • Fox (all species)

Livestock & Exotic Animals

  • Cattle, bison, and water buffalo
  • Horses and donkeys
  • Sheep, goats, and pronghorn
  • Pigs, wild boar, and warthog
  • Exotic livestock (llama, alpaca, camel)

Other Species

  • Raccoon, opossum, and other mid-size mammals
  • Beaver, otter, and muskrat
  • Domestic dogs and cats (from shelters or humane societies, with documentation)
  • Reptiles (alligators, large snakes, lizards)
  • Large birds (turkeys, raptors with applicable permits)

Pricing

Prices vary based on species, size, and condition of the specimen. We pay more for:

  • Complete, undamaged heads (no bullet holes through the skull when avoidable)
  • Larger, adult males with full dentition
  • Unusual species or exceptional individuals

Contact us for a current price list or to discuss pricing on a specific species or quantity.

How to Prepare & Ship

  1. Freeze immediately — freeze the head or skull as soon as possible after the animal's death. The fresher the specimen, the better.
  2. Double-bag in heavy plastic — use two heavy-duty garbage bags, tied securely. This prevents leakage in transit.
  3. Pack with dry ice or gel packs — for shipments over 1–2 days in transit, use dry ice or commercial gel packs to keep the specimen frozen.
  4. Use a styrofoam cooler inside a cardboard box — this combination provides the best insulation for shipping.
  5. Ship UPS or FedEx — with tracking and adequate insurance for the declared value.
  6. Include your information — name, address, phone number, species, and any relevant notes about the specimen.

Shipping & Drop-Off Address

Skulls Unlimited International
302 Chestnut St
Munising, MI
Phone: +1 240 237 2029

If you are local or regional and have a large volume of material, contact us to arrange a direct drop-off appointment or a scheduled pickup.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

All specimens must be legally obtained. Buyers and sellers are responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations, including state hunting and trapping laws, CITES, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We cannot accept specimens of federally protected species without appropriate permits and documentation.

When in doubt, contact your state wildlife agency or reach out to us before shipping anything you're uncertain about.

Get in Touch

Ready to sell, or have questions about a specific species?

We respond to all inquiries within 1–2 business days.