Taxidermists in Pecos County, Texas

Pecos County covers a vast stretch of Trans-Pecos scrub and desert mountain terrain, drawing hunters out for desert mule deer, pronghorn, and aoudad. Most of the local hunting takes place on large private ranches surrounding Fort Stockton, where rugged conditions can take a toll on a trophy if you do not get it to a professional quickly.

The high heat in this part of West Texas means you need to prioritize skinning and cooling your harvest immediately. If you need work done locally, MS Taxidermy in Fort Stockton provides mounting services for game taken in the region. Having a shop nearby simplifies the logistics of drop-off before you head back east.

1 taxidermist in Pecos County

Serving Fort Stockton.

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Using taxidermists in Pecos 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.