Taxidermists in Ector County, Texas

Ector County sits in a busy part of the Permian Basin where most of the land is privately owned. While the oil fields dominate the landscape, hunters in the Odessa area still pull plenty of mule deer, whitetail, and feral hogs from the surrounding brush. When you get a trophy down, you need a local shop that understands how to handle West Texas game and can turn your harvest into a quality mount.

There is currently one featured taxidermist serving the county, with Illusions Taxidermy operating out of Odessa. Having a professional close to home makes it easier to drop off your hide before the heat becomes an issue. Whether you are hunting local draws or bringing something back from across the state line, these services ensure your season ends with a finished piece ready for the wall.

1 taxidermist in Ector County

Serving Odessa.

Illusions Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Ector 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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