Dunn Rite Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

(501) 204-4798, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909View on Yelp

About Dunn Rite Taxidermy

Dunn Rite Taxidermy serves hunters and anglers in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, a gated retirement and recreation community surrounded by the Ouachita Mountains and dozens of stocked lakes. The area draws serious deer hunters and bass fishermen year-round, making quality taxidermy work a genuine local need. With a name built on doing things correctly, this studio focuses on craftsmanship over volume. If you're bringing in a trophy from one of the nearby WMA lands or a bass from Lake Balboa, you want the work done right the first time.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Dunn Rite handles the full range of taxidermy work you'd expect from an Ouachita-area studio, including whitetail shoulder mounts, fish reproductions, and full body mounts for larger game. Shoulder mounts involve skinning, preserving the hide, and fitting it over a foam form sculpted to match the animal's natural musculature. Fish reproductions use fiberglass casts painted to match reference photos of your actual catch, so the color and markings stay accurate for decades. They also offer skull cleaning using maceration or beetle colony methods to produce clean, odor-free European mounts.

Service Area

Dunn Rite Taxidermy is based in Hot Springs Village and serves customers throughout Garland and Saline counties. Hunters and fishermen from Hot Springs, Benton, and the surrounding Ouachita foothills regularly make the trip. If you're unsure whether they cover your area, a quick call to (501) 204-4798 will get you a straight answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a whitetail shoulder mount take in Arkansas?
Most taxidermists in Arkansas quote 6 to 12 months for a standard whitetail shoulder mount, depending on how busy the shop is during and after deer season. Dropping your cape off early in the season and having realistic expectations about turnaround will keep the process smooth.
Do I need to do anything to prepare my deer before bringing it in?
Keep the hide and head cool or frozen as soon as possible after the harvest. Avoid cutting the neck too short, and don't make any cuts around the shoulder area that could damage the cape. When in doubt, call the studio before field dressing and they'll walk you through the right cuts.
Can Dunn Rite Taxidermy mount fish from the Hot Springs Village lakes?
Yes, local fish mounts are a common request in this area given the number of fishing lakes within the village and nearby Lake Ouachita. Bring the fish in fresh or keep it frozen, and photograph it right after the catch since color fades fast.
What's the difference between a skin mount and a reproduction for fish?
A skin mount uses the actual fish skin stretched over a form, while a reproduction is a painted fiberglass cast. Reproductions tend to hold their color longer and allow you to release the fish alive, which is why most anglers choose them for trophy catches.
How much does a European skull mount cost compared to a shoulder mount?
European skull mounts are generally much more affordable, often ranging from $75 to $150 depending on the animal, while shoulder mounts can run $400 to $600 or more for whitetail. Both are great options, and the right choice really comes down to your budget and display preference.
Is Hot Springs Village a good area for trophy deer hunting?
The Ouachita Mountain region surrounding Hot Springs Village produces solid whitetail bucks, and several Wildlife Management Areas nearby offer public hunting access. The area's mix of hardwood forest and agricultural edges gives deer good habitat, which translates into respectable antler development.

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