Taxidermists in Grant Parish, Louisiana

Grant Parish offers a few local options for preserving a trophy after a successful hunt in the Kisatchie National Forest or along the Red River. With taxidermists located in Colfax and Pollock, you can drop off your harvest without driving down to Alexandria. These shops handle common local game, focusing on clean work and proper preservation techniques for deer and waterbirds.

If you need specialized work, you can find services ranging from traditional shoulder mounts at Cold Branch Taxidermy LLC to skull cleaning and European mounts. Having these professionals nearby makes it easier to discuss the pose and finish you want while the hide is still fresh. Check the specific turnaround times and mounting styles available in both the Colfax and Pollock areas.

2 taxidermists in Grant Parish

Serving Colfax, Pollock.

Cold Branch Taxidermy LLC

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Colfax, LA

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JNR European Mounts

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Pollock, LA

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Using taxidermists in Grant 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.