Ponchatoula, LA
Taxidermists in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Tangipahoa Parish offers several options for getting your mount finished after a successful hunt in the local pine woods or marshes. With nine active shops across the area, you can find help in towns like Amite, Hammond, Independence, Loranger, and Ponchatoula. These professionals handle everything from standard whitetail shoulder mounts to migratory waterfowl and local small game.
If you are looking for specific work in the southern part of the parish, Morse Taxidermy in Ponchatoula is one of several shops available to preserve your trophy. The parish also hosts specialized supply operations in Loranger that support the trade. Whether you need a simple European mount or a custom life-size display, these local craftsmen have the equipment to handle your needs.
9 taxidermists in Tangipahoa Parish
Serving Amite, Hammond, Independence, Loranger, Ponchatoula.
Independence, LA
Ponchatoula, LA
Amite, LA
Loranger, LA
Loranger, LA
Ponchatoula, LA
Hammond, LA
Ponchatoula, LA
Using taxidermists in Tangipahoa 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.
