Taxidermists in Gregg County, Texas

Gregg County hunters have a couple of solid options for mounting their harvest close to home. With taxidermy shops located in Gladewater and Kilgore, you won’t have to drive far to drop off a buck or a bobcat after a weekend in the Piney Woods. These local spots handle a variety of North American game, focusing on clean work that preserves the memory of the hunt.

If you are coming off the Sabine River or private acreage near Kilgore, Wildlife Images Taxidermy is a convenient stop for dropping off your hide or rack. Both locations serve the surrounding East Texas area, providing shoulder mounts and custom work for those who want their trophies handled by people who understand the local terrain.

2 taxidermists in Gregg County

Serving Gladewater, Kilgore.

Iron Antler Taxidermy

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Gladewater, TX

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Wildlife Images Taxidermy

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Kilgore, TX

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Using taxidermists in Gregg 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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