Nacogdoches, TX
Taxidermists in Nacogdoches County, Texas
Nacogdoches County is a productive region for hunters chasing whitetail deer and feral hogs through the thick pines and creek bottoms. When you get a trophy down, you need a local shop that understands the specific anatomy of East Texas game. Local taxidermists in the area specialize in everything from shoulder mounts to European mounts, ensuring your harvest is preserved correctly before the humid weather causes issues with the hide.
There are currently two professionals serving the county, with operations located directly in Nacogdoches. Shops like GIO's Processing and Taxidermy provide a convenient option for hunters who want to drop off their deer for both meat processing and mount preparation in one trip. Having these services close to the Pineywoods timber saves you a long drive when you have a cape that needs to get into a freezer quickly.
2 taxidermists in Nacogdoches County
Serving Nacogdoches.
Nacogdoches, TX
Using taxidermists in Nacogdoches 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.
