Taxidermists in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

Catahoula Parish offers prime territory for hunters chasing big whitetails along the Ouachita River and waterfowl through the Larto-Saline complex. When you land a trophy in these bottomlands, getting it to a local professional quickly is the best way to preserve the cape and plumage. The humidity in this part of Louisiana can be hard on a harvest, so having a shop nearby makes a difference.

There are currently two taxidermists listed in the parish, both located in Jonesville. Whether you are looking to mount a heavy-racked buck or a limit of mallards, shops like LaPrairie's Taxidermy handle the specific game found throughout the region. These local specialists understand the anatomy of Delta wildlife and can help you choose a mount that fits your space.

2 taxidermists in Catahoula Parish

Serving Jonesville.

LaPrairie's Taxidermy

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Tolbert's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Catahoula 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.