Taxidermists in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

In Jefferson Davis Parish, getting your trophy to a shop quickly is easy with taxidermists located in Jennings and Elton. This area sits right in the path of the Mississippi Flyway, so these shops handle a high volume of mallards, pintails, and specklebelly geese throughout the winter. They are familiar with the local plumage and the specific poses that capture how birds look over the marsh.

Beyond waterfowl, these local taxidermists provide shoulder mounts and European mounts for whitetail deer taken in the piney woods and hardwood bottoms. Fontenot Taxidermy in Jennings and other local shops understand how to handle hides in the Louisiana humidity to ensure a lasting mount. Whether you are coming out of the rice fields or the woods, you can find a professional nearby to preserve your harvest.

3 taxidermists in Jefferson Davis Parish

Serving Elton, Jennings.

Using taxidermists in Jefferson Davis 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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