Taxidermists in Calhoun County, Texas

Calhoun County offers varied opportunities for hunters working the coastal prairies and marshes for waterfowl or pursuing whitetail and hogs further inland. With the proximity to the bay, many locals focus on getting quality mounts for pintails, redheads, and other migratory birds. Proper field care is essential in this humid environment to ensure the cape or plumage stays in good condition until you can get it to a shop in Port Lavaca.

There is currently one professional taxidermy service listed in the county, located in Port Lavaca. Taylor's Taxidermy handles local game and can help preserve your harvest from the Texas coast. Whether you are coming off the water or the brush, having a local contact saves you a long drive when you need to drop off an animal quickly.

1 taxidermist in Calhoun County

Serving Port Lavaca.

Taylor's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Calhoun 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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