Taxidermists in Webb County, Texas

Webb County is prime country for massive South Texas whitetails and heavy-horned exotics. When you drop a buck in the brush near Laredo, you need a local shop that knows how to handle the thick hides and unique capes found in the Golden Triangle. These shops stay busy throughout the winter season, so it is best to call ahead and check their current turnaround times.

There are 4 taxidermy services currently operating in the Laredo area. Shops like 12 Point Taxidermy specialize in shoulder mounts and European mounts for native deer and hogs. Local professionals here understand how to preserve your trophy against the Texas heat until it can be properly mounted and dried.

4 taxidermists in Webb County

Serving Laredo.

Using taxidermists in Webb 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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