Adam Sanderson's Skull Mounts
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
West Monroe, LA
Taxidermists in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
If you are hunting the flooded timber or piney woods around Ouachita Parish, you have several reliable options for preserving your trophy. There are currently eight taxidermy shops serving the area, with locations split between Monroe and West Monroe. These local professionals handle a variety of work ranging from North Louisiana whitetails to migratory waterfowl taken along the Ouachita River basin.
Most shops in the parish offer traditional shoulder mounts and specialized bird work, while others like Adam Sanderson's Skull Mounts in West Monroe focus on European-style displays. Whether you dropped a buck in the upland hardwoods or pulled a limit of ducks out of the brake, you can find a shop nearby to handle the cape and antler work. Check with individual taxidermists regarding their current turnaround times and specific drop-off procedures.
8 taxidermists in Ouachita Parish
Serving Monroe, West Monroe.
Bass Shop Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Monroe, LA
Bayou Life Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Monroe, LA
Caples Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
West Monroe, LA
Carrs Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
West Monroe, LA
David Curry Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
West Monroe, LA
McGough's Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
West Monroe, LA
Vidrine's Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Monroe, LA
Using taxidermists in Ouachita 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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