Taxidermists in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Plaquemines Parish provides unique opportunities for sportsmen targeting both coastal waterfowl and massive alligator. When you land a trophy in the marshes near Buras or out toward the Gulf, finding a local shop to handle the mount is essential for preserving the specimen. The humid climate in south Louisiana means you need to get your hide or bird to a professional quickly to prevent spoilage.

There is currently one specialized shop serving this area, Lifelike Taxidermy of Venice, LLC, located in Buras. They understand the specific requirements for handling local species like mottled ducks and redfish. Having a taxidermist right along the river road makes it easy to drop off your harvest before heading back north out of the parish.

1 taxidermist in Plaquemines Parish

Serving Buras.

Lifelike Taxidermy of Venice, LLC

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Using taxidermists in Plaquemines 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.