5R Taxidermy
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Logansport, LA
Taxidermists in De Soto Parish, Louisiana
De Soto Parish sits in a prime spot for hunters targeting big river-bottom bucks near the Sabine River or heavy deer coming out of the pine timber. When you get a trophy down, you need a local shop that understands the specific genetics of Louisiana whitetails and how to preserve a cape in our humid climate.
This directory includes three taxidermy options located in Grand Cane, Logansport, and Stonewall. You can find specialized services like shoulder mounts at Whitetail Addiction Taxidermy or full-service work closer to the state line. Having these shops nearby means you can get your deer to a professional quickly after the harvest to ensure the hide stays in good condition.
3 taxidermists in De Soto Parish
Serving Grand Cane, Logansport, Stonewall.
Stonewall Processing and Taxidermy
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Stonewall, LA
Whitetail Addiction Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Grand Cane, LA
Using taxidermists in De Soto 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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