Taxidermists in Starr County, Texas

Starr County hunters typically focus on the brush country south of Hebbronville, where mature whitetails and heavy-racked mule deer are the primary targets. If you manage to drop a trophy buck in the mesquite flats or thick cactus near the river, you need to get it to a shop quickly to preserve the cape in the South Texas heat.

Rio Grande City serves as the main hub for hunters coming out of the brush in this part of the Rio Grande Valley. Currently, Rio Grande Taxidermy is the local option available for shoulder mounts and European mounts. Having a specialist right in town makes it easier to drop off your harvest before heading back toward McAllen or Laredo.

1 taxidermist in Starr County

Serving Rio Grande City.

Rio Grande Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Starr 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.