Taxidermists in Taylor County, Texas

Taylor County sits in a prime location for hunters targeting Rio Grande turkeys and heavy-racked whitetails across the Rolling Plains. The brush country around Abilene provides plenty of opportunities, but the work doesn't end when you pull the trigger. Once you have a trophy on the ground, you need a local professional who understands the specific anatomy of Texas game to handle the mount.

There is currently one taxidermy shop listed for this area, located right in Abilene. True 2 Life Taxidermy handles local wildlife and helps hunters preserve their season's success. Whether you are looking for a shoulder mount for a buck or specialized work on a tom, having a shop nearby makes the drop-off and pickup process much simpler after a long hunt.

1 taxidermist in Taylor County

Serving Abilene.

True 2 Life Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Taylor 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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