Taxidermists in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish offers varied hunting opportunities, from the dense pine forests in the north to the marshy edges of Lake Pontchartrain. Hunters in this area often target whitetail deer and migratory waterfowl, especially in the managed lands near the Pearl River. When you land a trophy buck or a limit of ducks, finding a local professional to handle the mount ensures your gear and meat aren't the only things coming home from the field.

There is currently one taxidermy provider listed in Mandeville to serve the Northshore area. Local options like Brockhoeft Taxidermy specialize in preserving game from the surrounding swamps and timber. Having a shop nearby makes it easier to drop off your harvest quickly after the hunt to prevent spoilage and discuss the specific details of your mount in person.

1 taxidermist in St. Tammany Parish

Serving Mandeville.

Using taxidermists in St. Tammany 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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