Greenwell Springs, LA
Taxidermists in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
If you drop a buck in the hardwoods near the Mississippi River or take ducks along the parish flyways, you have five local taxidermy options to preserve the harvest. Most shops are clustered north of the city in Zachary and Greenwell Springs, though you can still find specialized services within Baton Rouge. These outfits handle typical Louisiana game including whitetail deer, waterfowl, and local alligator hides.
American Wildlife Studios in Greenwell Springs is one of the established shops serving the area, but there are also bird specialists in Zachary for those focused on timber ducks. When you head back from the field, these professionals can assist with shoulder mounts, European mounts, or custom life-size displays. Make sure to call ahead during the peak of the rut to check current turnaround times.
5 taxidermists in East Baton Rouge Parish
Serving Baton Rouge, Greenwell Springs, Zachary.
Zachary, LA
Zachary, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Zachary, LA
Using taxidermists in East Baton Rouge 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.
