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Taxidermists in Bossier Parish, Louisiana

If you have put in the time at Loggy Bayou or around Barksdale, you need a local shop that knows how to handle north Louisiana game. This directory covers four taxidermists currently operating in Bossier Parish. These shops serve hunters coming out of the woods near Bossier City, Haughton, and Elm Grove. They deal with everything from heavy-antlered river bottom bucks to migratory waterfowl taken off the Red River.

Most of these professionals, like those at Carson's New Life Taxidermy in Haughton, understand the specific anatomy of local whitetails and regional birds. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount or specialty bird work, these local craftsmen have the tools to preserve your harvest. Having a shop close to home makes it easier to discuss your pose preferences and handle the drop-off right after the hunt.

4 taxidermists in Bossier Parish

Serving Bossier City, Elm Grove, Haughton.

Using taxidermists in Bossier 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.

Other services in Bossier Parish

Meat Processors (1)Bow Shops (1)

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