Taxidermists in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Pointe Coupee Parish offers specialized taxidermy services to handle the diverse game found between the Atchafalaya River and the Mississippi. Local shops in Fordoche, Innis, and Jarreau focus on preserving specimens ranging from flooded timber mallards to heavy-racked bottomland bucks. These craftsmen understand the specific biology of Louisiana wildlife and the preservation techniques needed for the humid Gulf Coast climate.

The listings include three established operations, such as Montelaro's Custom Taxidermy in Fordoche. Whether you are looking for traditional shoulder mounts, European mounts, or tanned hides, these local professionals provide the proximity needed to drop off your harvest quickly after the hunt. This helps ensure the hide stays in good condition for the final display.

3 taxidermists in Pointe Coupee Parish

Serving Fordoche, Innis, Jarreau.

Using taxidermists in Pointe Coupee 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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