Short Brothers Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Ojai, California

, Ojai, CA 93023View on Yelp
Short Brothers Taxidermy - taxidermy in Ojai, CA

About Short Brothers Taxidermy

Short Brothers Taxidermy operates out of Ojai, a small city tucked into the Topatopa Mountains of Ventura County, where hunting and outdoor recreation are part of everyday life. The surrounding Los Padres National Forest gives local hunters consistent access to deer, wild boar, and game birds, making a reliable local taxidermist genuinely useful in this area. For collectors and hunters in the Ojai Valley who want their trophies handled close to home, having a taxidermist familiar with the regional wildlife makes a real difference in the final result.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Short Brothers Taxidermy handles the full range of mounting work you'd expect from a shop serving a hunting-active region. Deer and game animal trophy mounts involve careful skinning, fleshing, and fitting over sculpted forms to capture a natural pose. Fish mounts, whether replica or skin-mounted, require precise color matching to preserve the look of your catch. They also handle bird mounts, which demand particular skill with delicate feathers and fine wire work to achieve lifelike positioning.

Service Area

Short Brothers Taxidermy serves customers throughout Ojai and the broader Ventura County region. Hunters and anglers from Ventura, Fillmore, and Santa Paula regularly make the drive into the Ojai Valley for quality mount work. The shop's location also makes it accessible for clients coming down from the Los Padres National Forest corridors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game animals do you typically mount for hunters in the Ojai area?
The most common requests in this region are deer, wild boar, and game birds, all of which are active in the Los Padres National Forest. Short Brothers works with whatever you bring in from local hunts or trips further afield.
How long does a typical deer trophy mount take to complete?
A shoulder mount for a deer generally takes four to six months from the time you drop off the cape. The timeline depends on workload, drying time, and the complexity of the pose you've chosen.
Do I need to do anything to prepare my animal before bringing it in?
Yes, proper field care makes a big difference in the final result. Keep the hide cool or frozen, avoid cutting through areas near the head and neck, and get the animal to the taxidermist as quickly as possible after the harvest.
Can you match the colors on a fish mount to what it looked like when I caught it?
Good photos taken immediately after the catch are the most useful reference a taxidermist can have for color matching. Fish colors fade quickly after death, so those photos help recreate the vibrant look of a fresh catch.
What is the difference between a skin mount and a replica mount for fish?
A skin mount uses the actual skin of your fish stretched and finished over a form, while a replica is a cast reproduction painted to match your fish. Replicas tend to hold their color longer and don't require the fish to be kept in perfect condition before drop-off.
Do you offer skull cleaning services for deer or other animals?
Skull cleaning is a popular option for hunters who want a natural bone display rather than a full or shoulder mount. The process removes all tissue from the skull and whitens the bone for a clean, finished look.

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