Taxidermists in Brewster County, Texas

Brewster County offers massive terrain for hunting desert mule deer, pronghorn, and aoudad. When you harvest a trophy in the Trans-Pecos, you need a local professional who understands the anatomy of these high-desert species. The rugged environment and heat make it critical to get your capes and horns to a shop quickly after the haul out.

There is currently one specialized option available in Alpine to handle your field care and mounting needs. Hip-O Game Care provides services for hunters coming off the local ranches or the surrounding Big Bend region. Having a reliable contact in town ensures your harvest is preserved properly before you head back east.

1 taxidermist in Brewster County

Serving Alpine.

Hip-O Game Care

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Using taxidermists in Brewster 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.