Taxidermists in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

St. Bernard Parish offers a unique mix of hunting opportunities, from deer in the cypress swamps to waterfowl across the marshlands. Once you get your trophy back to the dock in Chalmette or Saint Bernard, finding a local professional to handle the mount is the next step. These shops understand the specific game found in the Louisiana delta and how to preserve your bird or buck against the local humidity.

There are currently two taxidermists listed in this area, including Chalmette Taxidermy. Whether you are bringing in a limit of ducks from the Biloxi Marsh or a swamp buck, these local specialists provide the service you need to preserve your hunt. Having a shop nearby in the parish makes it easier to drop off your harvest and discuss the mount details in person.

2 taxidermists in St. Bernard Parish

Serving Chalmette, Saint Bernard.

Chalmette Taxidermy

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Paul Fortmayer

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Chalmette, LA

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Using taxidermists in St. Bernard 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.