TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Helotes, Texas
Circle S Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Helotes, Texas, owned and operated by taxidermist Roxanne Forrest.
The studio offers mounting services supported by an extensive online gallery of completed work across many categories.
Their primary focus is full-service taxidermy, handling everything from game animals and birds to fish and pets.
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, exotics, and pets.
Available mount styles include shoulder and game head mounts, full-body work for larger animals, and bird mounts, along with other specialty presentations as shown in their gallery.
The studio emphasizes value-conscious work under the slogan, "We mount your trophy, not your wallet!" and showcases over 400 photos of finished pieces.
Reviews highlight excellent craftsmanship, realism, and artistic detail, with mounts and repairs described as meticulous, beautiful, and looking perfect up close.
Pricing is positioned as budget-conscious, with customers noting strong value; the studio requires a 50% deposit on all work and accepts cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard, with the balance due at pickup.
Typical turnaround is about 4–6 months depending on when you bring in your item, and while they do not guarantee completion dates, they stress quality and pride themselves on timely work, notifying you by phone when your mount is ready and requiring pickup within 30 days.
They also offer pet preservation and can handle other specialized projects suggested by their before-and-after and repair examples.
Customers consistently praise the quality and realism of the mounts, calling the work excellent, artistic, and worth every penny, with even repairs on damaged pieces reported as virtually invisible.
Reviews describe service as professional, friendly, and personal, with many recommending Roxanne by name and encouraging others to use the studio.
Reviews do not give detailed timing reports, but overall sentiment is very positive and highlights satisfaction with the finished mounts across multiple species.
Circle S Taxidermy operates in Helotes, Texas, and serves hunters and pet owners from the surrounding area seeking a wide range of taxidermy services.
For fastest service, call (210) 695-9212 or use the online contact form to discuss your specimen, review gallery examples, and plan your mount before visiting the studio.
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