Taxidermists in Travis County, Texas

Travis County offers limited taxidermy options within the immediate Austin area, primarily serving hunters coming off the Edwards Plateau or returning from South Texas brush country. While the local landscape is heavily urbanized, the county sits at a crossroads for those hauling whitetail, feral hogs, and exotic species back from nearby Hill Country ranches.

You will currently find one established shop in Austin, Martinez Brothers Taxidermist, available to handle local mounts. Most hunters in this part of Central Texas utilize these services for traditional shoulder mounts or European mounts after the general season. It is worth calling ahead during the peak winter months to check turn-around times and drop-off requirements.

1 taxidermist in Travis County

Serving Austin.

Martinez Brothers Taxidermist

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Using taxidermists in Travis 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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