DeRidder, LA
Taxidermists in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Beauregard Parish offers plenty of opportunities for hunters chasing whitetails in the piney woods or ducks along the Sabine River. Once you get your trophy on the ground, you need a local shop that understands how to preserve the specific look of Louisiana game. There are currently five taxidermists listed in the area, providing coverage for sportsmen around DeRidder and Merryville.
These local shops handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to specialized waterfowl displays. Most of the professionals, including those at Backwood Critter Taxidermy, are located in DeRidder, though you can also find services out toward the state line in Merryville. Having a taxidermist nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly and discuss the specific pose or mounting style you want for your wall.
5 taxidermists in Beauregard Parish
Serving DeRidder, Merryville.
Merryville, LA
DeRidder, LA
DeRidder, LA
DeRidder, LA
Using taxidermists in Beauregard 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.
