Corpus Christi, TX
Taxidermists in Nueces County, Texas
Nueces County hunters have several reliable options for preserving their trophies after a season in the South Texas brush. The nine taxidermists listed here operate primarily out of Corpus Christi, handling everything from wide-racked whitetails to coastal waterfowl. Since this area sees a lot of heat, these shops are experienced in managing capes and hides quickly to prevent spoilage.
You will find specialists here who understand the specific anatomy of regional game. Shops like Rocking X Taxidermy work on local deer, exotics, and birds harvested throughout the Coastal Bend. Whether you need a shoulder mount for a buck or a display for a pintail, these Corpus Christi professionals provide the finishing work needed to get your mount back on the wall.
9 taxidermists in Nueces County
Serving Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX
Using taxidermists in Nueces 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.
