Taxidermists in Bryan County, Oklahoma

Bryan County provides good access for hunters coming out of the Red River valley or down from the Lake Texoma area. Most local work involves whitetail bucks taken from the thick creek bottoms, though there is plenty of water for those targeting migrating ducks. When you get a bird or a buck worth saving, you want a shop that knows the local anatomy and hair quality found in southern Oklahoma.

There is currently one taxidermy professional listed in the county, located in Durant. Shops like Smitty's Taxidermy handle everything from shoulder mounts to waterfowl displays. It is best to call ahead before your season starts to check their current turnaround times and drop-off requirements. Bringing in a clean, well-cooled cape will ensure you get a better result for your trophy room.

1 taxidermist in Bryan County

Serving Durant.

Smitty's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Bryan County

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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