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Taxidermist in Gunter, Texas
BirdsAbout Avian Arts
Avian Arts is a taxidermy studio located in Gunter, Texas, specializing exclusively in waterfowl and bird mounts.
You work directly with the owner, who handles every bird from start to finish for clients locally and across the country.
The studio focuses on lifelike, museum-quality realism with a clear quality-over-quantity approach.
Animal Mount Types
birds
- • Snow geese
- • Specklebelly geese
- • Lesser canada geese
- • Ross geese
- • Sea ducks
Animal Mount Details
Avian Arts works only on birds and waterfowl, including ducks and geese, rather than big game or fish.
They create traditional bird mounts and can incorporate custom habitat elements based on your instructions.
The owner brings over 30 years of full-time experience and has mounted thousands of birds by hand.
They emphasize realistic poses, detailed presentation, and mounts that honor the bird and the memory of the hunt.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing uses flat rates by bird type, with duck mounts listed at $795 and goose mounts at $995, plus a $100 per-bird deposit due when birds arrive.
Most work is completed within an 8–10 month timeframe, with many mounts ready 30–45 days after the deposit is received as the studio avoids overbooking.
You can request custom habitat bases, download required migratory bird tags and order forms, and ship frozen birds to the studio using their detailed shipping instructions.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the craftsmanship and realism, calling the mounts amazing and worthy of lifetime display.
Customers highlight the owner’s knowledge and pride in his work and often state they will not use any other taxidermist for their bird mounts.
Reviews do not mention turnaround times directly, but they describe Avian Arts as a higher-end, quality-focused option with strong repeat loyalty among bird hunters.
Find Out More
Avian Arts operates from Gunter, Texas, and serves hunters nationwide through a structured ship-in process for frozen birds.
Review the studio’s order form and shipping instructions, then contact them before sending your bird so you can confirm details, deposit, and timing.
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