Taxidermists in Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County stays busy year-round with hunters bringing in everything from local whitetails to exotics and waterfowl. While the area is heavily developed, you can find experienced shops that handle custom mounts and trophy preservation right in the metroplex. These locations are convenient for anyone returning from hunts in East Texas or the surrounding ranch land.

The directory currently includes two taxidermists located in Dallas and Rowlett. Harwell Taxidermy in Rowlett is one of the options available for local sports men needing shoulder mounts or bird work. These shops understand the specific needs of Texas hunters and provide professional services close to home.

2 taxidermists in Dallas County

Serving Dallas, Rowlett.

Dallas Taxidermy

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Dallas, TX

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Harwell Taxidermy

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Rowlett, TX

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Using taxidermists in Dallas 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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