D & B Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Cherokee, Texas

2.5(2 reviews)
(325) 622-466316028 S Highway 16, Cherokee, TX 76832View on Yelp

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About D & B Taxidermy

D & B Taxidermy operates out of Cherokee, Texas, a small community in San Saba County deep in the Texas Hill Country. This part of Texas is legendary among hunters, with cedar-covered hills and creek bottoms that hold some of the best whitetail deer in the state. D & B currently carries a 2.5-star rating from a small number of reviews, so it's worth reaching out directly and asking about their work before committing. For hunters harvesting game in San Saba, Llano, or Mills County, having a local shop is genuinely convenient.

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Services & Process

D & B Taxidermy covers the range of services most Hill Country hunters need. Whitetail shoulder mounts are the core of the business in this region, requiring careful hide preparation, form selection, and hand-finishing details like nose and eye work. European skull mounts are a popular lower-cost option for hunters who prefer a clean bone display. Full body mounts for smaller game, antler mounting, and fish mounts for customers pulling bass or catfish from the San Saba River round out the typical offerings from a Hill Country studio like this one.

Service Area

D & B Taxidermy is based in Cherokee and serves hunters throughout San Saba County and the surrounding Hill Country region. Customers from Lampasas, Brady, and Mason regularly seek out local taxidermists in this corridor. The shop's location makes it a natural choice for anyone hunting the San Saba River watershed or the cedar hills nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my deer hung overnight before caping it?
If temperatures stayed cool, an overnight hang is usually fine. But in warm Texas conditions, get the cape off as soon as possible and get it to your taxidermist or on ice, because heat speeds up bacterial growth that can cause hair to slip from the hide.
Does D & B Taxidermy do fish mounts for San Saba River catches?
Most local Hill Country taxidermists handle freshwater fish mounts for species like bass, catfish, and perch. Call ahead to confirm, and keep your catch on ice whole until you can get it to the shop or decide on a replica mount.
What's included in a standard shoulder mount?
A shoulder mount typically includes the form, hide preparation and tanning, eye installation, and all finish work on the face and nose. The mount comes ready to hang, usually with a basic panel or plaque, though custom backings cost extra.
How do I know if a taxidermist does quality work?
Ask to see photos of completed mounts or visit the shop in person to look at examples on display. Pay attention to the eye and nose detail, how naturally the hide lays, and whether the pose looks lifelike rather than stiff or unnatural.
Can I mount a deer that someone else harvested as a gift?
Yes, and it's a thoughtful idea for hunting families. Just make sure the trophy was legally harvested with the proper tags and documentation, since taxidermists are required to keep records of the game they work on.
What's a habitat display and do Hill Country taxidermists offer them?
A habitat display incorporates natural elements like rocks, branches, or vegetation into the mount's base or backing to create a scene that reflects where the animal was taken. Not every taxidermist offers them, but it's worth asking if you want something more than a standard wall mount.

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