Taxidermists in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Avoyelles Parish sits in a prime spot for both waterfowlers hitting the Red River backwaters and deer hunters working the hardwood bottoms. Whether you are hunting the Spring Bayou area or private land near Mansura, you need a local shop that understands how to handle the heavy-racked bucks and migratory birds common to this part of the state.

There are currently two taxidermists listed in the parish, with shops located in Marksville and Mansura. If you drop a bird or a buck near the Dewey Wills WMA, shops like Bust-A-Gut Taxidermy in Marksville can handle the mounting work. These local professionals specialize in the species found throughout Central Louisiana.

2 taxidermists in Avoyelles Parish

Serving Mansura, Marksville.

Bust-A-Gut Taxidermy

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Marksville, LA

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Cypress Bayou Taxidermy

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Mansura, LA

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Using taxidermists in Avoyelles Parish

A taxidermist takes your cape and antlers, preps and tans the hide, then mounts the animal on a form. Most shops want the cape caped out and frozen, or the whole head delivered cold and unfrozen within a day or two of the kill.

What to ask before you commit

What is your current turnaround time, in months?
Do you tan in-house or send hides out?
What deposit do you require, and is it applied to the final price?
Can I see finished mounts of the same species?
How should I care for the cape before I bring it in?

What it usually costs

Shoulder mounts commonly run several hundred to well over a thousand dollars depending on species, form and finish work. European mounts are typically the least expensive option. Deposits of 30-50% are standard.

Timing matters

Get the cape cold fast. Do not salt or freeze a cape you plan to have mounted without asking the shop first — hair slip from a warm hide is the single most common ruined mount.

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