Taxidermists in Angelina County, Texas

Angelina County holds a high density of white-tailed deer and feral hogs, especially around the Sam Rayburn Reservoir and the National Forest lands. After a successful hunt in the Pineywoods, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of East Texas game. Local taxidermists in Lufkin and Huntington specialize in everything from standard shoulder mounts to rugging predators and waterbirds taken along the Neches River.

There are currently three professional taxidermy services operating in the county. Shops like Anderson Taxidermy in Lufkin handle the heavy volume during the general season, providing consistent work on local bucks. Whether you are dropping off a trophy in Huntington or Lufkin, these shops focus on preserving the hide and antlers with techniques suited for the humid Texas climate.

3 taxidermists in Angelina County

Serving Huntington, Lufkin.

Using taxidermists in Angelina 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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