Taxidermists in Washington Parish, Louisiana

Washington Parish offers a mix of river bottom hardwoods and pine stands that produce quality bucks and heavy gobblers. Whether you are hunting the edges of the Bogue Chitto or private timber land near Franklinton, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of Gulf Coast game. These five taxidermists specialize in preserving the local strain of whitetail and seasonal waterfowl common to the Pearl River basin.

Shops like 2-J Farms and Taxidermy LLC provide shoulder mounts, European mounts, and custom bird work for hunters across the parish. You will find reliable service providers located in both Bogalusa and Franklinton who handle everything from trophy deer to small game. These professionals ensure your harvest is properly preserved using methods suited for the humid Louisiana climate.

5 taxidermists in Washington Parish

Serving Bogalusa, Franklinton.

Using taxidermists in Washington 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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