Taxidermists in Wise County, Texas

Wise County hunters usually head to the brushy draws and oak mottes near Decatur for whitetail and feral hogs. When you land a buck or a boar worth putting on the wall, you need a local professional who knows the anatomy of Texas game. Local services specialize in shoulder mounts and European mounts that hold up over time.

You can find taxidermy services like Erick's Taxidermy in Decatur to handle your trophy after the harvest. These shops understand the specific needs of North Texas hunters, from bobcats to heavy-racked deer. Dealing with a shop in the county makes it easier to drop off your hide and discuss the specific pose you want for your mount.

1 taxidermist in Wise County

Serving Decatur.

Erick's Taxidermy

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Using taxidermists in Wise 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.