Lafayette, LA
Taxidermists in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Evangeline Parish offers diverse hunting opportunities, from chasing ducks in the flooded timber to tracking white-tailed deer through the pine woods. When you finally land a trophy, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of Gulf Coast wildlife. These taxidermists handle everything from shoulder mounts to waterfowl displays, ensuring your harvest is preserved properly for years to come.
This directory includes three shops located in Basile, Lafayette, and Mamou. Whether you are bringing in a bird from the marsh or a buck from the thickets, shops like Steve Miller Taxidermy in Basile provide the technical skill required for quality work. These craftsmen understand the local seasons and the expectations of Louisiana hunters.
3 taxidermists in Evangeline Parish
Serving Basile, Lafayette, Mamou.
Basile, LA
Mamou, LA
Using taxidermists in Evangeline 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.
