Taxidermists in Aransas County, Texas

Aransas County hunters usually focus on the coastal marshes for waterfowl or head inland for whitetail and hogs. When you land a trophy pintail or a heavy buck, you need a local shop that understands how to preserve specimens exposed to the humid, salty air of the Texas coast. Professional work ensures your mount lasts despite the local climate.

There are currently two established shops serving this area, located in Rockport and Fulton. If you are coming off the water near the harbor, Wyatt's Taxidermy in Fulton is a convenient stop for dropping off birds or deer. Both locations provide the standard mounting services needed to finish out a successful season in the Coastal Bend.

2 taxidermists in Aransas County

Serving Fulton, Rockport.

Rafter T Taxidermy

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Rockport, TX

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Wyatt's Taxidermy

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Fulton, TX

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Using taxidermists in Aransas 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.