Taxidermists in Burnet County, Texas

Burnet County hunters typically find themselves chasing whitetail and exotic axis deer through the cedar breaks and granite ridges near the Colorado River. When you get a trophy down in the Highland Lakes area, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of Texas Hill Country game. Most shops in the area handle everything from standard shoulder mounts to rug work and European mounts.

There is currently one featured taxidermist serving the county, located in Marble Falls. Wildlife Designs Taxidermy provides services for hunters coming off local ranches or returning from trips abroad. Having a shop right in Marble Falls makes it convenient to drop off your harvest immediately after the hunt to ensure the cape is preserved correctly.

1 taxidermist in Burnet County

Serving Marble Falls.

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Using taxidermists in Burnet 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.