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Taxidermists in Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Caddo Parish offers a good mix of taxidermists who understand the local game found along the Red River and the surrounding pine woods. Whether you are hunting ducks on Caddo Lake or looking to mount a whitetail buck taken near the Texas line, you can find a shop within a short drive. There are currently four active taxidermists listed in the parish.

These professionals are located in Shreveport, Keithville, and Vivian. If you need specialized work like a waterfowl mount, shops like Masters Of The Sky Taxidermy in Shreveport handle a variety of bird species. Local taxidermists here are familiar with the specific antler characteristics and caping requirements for North Louisiana deer.

4 taxidermists in Caddo Parish

Serving Keithville, Shreveport, Vivian.

Using taxidermists in Caddo 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 Caddo Parish

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