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Taxidermists in Tarrant County, Texas

Tarrant County hunters usually have to navigate busy Fort Worth traffic to drop off a harvest, but having local shops nearby helps. Whether you are bringing in a buck from a lease out west or a bird from the Trinity River bottom, these taxidermists handle native Texas game and exotics. Most of the work in this area is concentrated around Fort Worth and Benbrook.

There are currently three professionals listed in the county, including Alpine Taxidermy in Fort Worth. These shops provide standard shoulder mounts, European mounts, and rug work. Since these locations stay busy during the general season, it is best to call ahead regarding turnaround times and specific caping requirements before you make the drive.

3 taxidermists in Tarrant County

Serving Benbrook, Fort Worth.

Using taxidermists in Tarrant 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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