Taxidermists in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

St. Mary Parish hunters bringing home a trophy from the Atchafalaya Basin or the surrounding coastal marshes have local options for professional mounting. Whether you are coming back from a morning in the flooded timber or a successful deer hunt near Franklin, getting your animal to a shop quickly is the best way to preserve the cape or plumage.

There are currently two taxidermy businesses listed in the parish, both located in Franklin. Shops like Bayou Critters Taxidermy LLC handle a variety of local game, including whitetail and waterfowl. These professionals understand the specific humidity and conditions in south Louisiana, ensuring your mount lasts for years in a home environment.

2 taxidermists in St. Mary Parish

Serving Franklin.

Bayou Critters Taxidermy LLC

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Franklin, LA

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Dirty Bird Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in St. Mary 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.