Taxidermists in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Vermilion Parish hunters have plenty of work for a local taxidermist given the abundance of waterfowl in the marshes and deer in the river bottoms. Whether you are hunting the coastal ridges or the flooded rice fields, you need a shop that understands the specific anatomy of Gulf Coast species. These local professionals specialize in preserving everything from trophy bucks to mottled ducks taken during the split.

There are currently four taxidermy shops listed across the parish, including locations in Abbeville, Erath, and Kaplan. If you drop a bird or a buck near the Intracoastal, shops like Nick Fruge Taxidermy in Abbeville are conveniently located for a quick drop-off. Most of these guys have years of experience working with the humid climate and local game, ensuring your mount stays in good condition for years.

4 taxidermists in Vermilion Parish

Serving Abbeville, Erath, Kaplan.

Using taxidermists in Vermilion 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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