Taxidermists in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

St. John the Baptist Parish offers a central location for hunters coming off the waters of Lake Maurepas or out of the surrounding cypress swamps. When you pull a heavy buck out of the bottomland or bag a limit of waterfowl, you need a local professional who understands the specific physiology of Gulf Coast game. Most hunters in this area head toward LaPlace to find reliable shops capable of handling both shoulder mounts and avian displays.

Mike's Taxidermy in LaPlace is the primary option for sportsmen in this part of the river parishes. Having a local professional nearby means you can drop off your harvest quickly to ensure the cape or plumage stays in good condition. These services are essential for preserving a trophy taken from the local marshlands or the thick timber stretches found throughout the parish.

1 taxidermist in St. John the Baptist Parish

Serving LaPlace.

Mike's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in St. John the Baptist 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.