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    Decatur, Texas

    Erick's Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Decatur, Texas

    5 (27 reviews)
    Big GameSmall GameExotic

    About Erick's Taxidermy

    Erick's Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Decatur, Texas, serving the DFW area and partnering with exclusive local ranches.

    They provide custom taxidermy for North American and exotic game, with mounts designed to highlight each animal’s natural characteristics and the hunter’s experience.

    The studio offers many options to fit different needs and budgets, and welcomes you to visit the shop or use their 24/7 onsite drop-off.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Whitetail deer
    • Mule deer
    • Sika deer
    • Fallow deer
    • Pronghorn antelope
    • Black bear

    small game


      exotic

      • Axis deer
      • Blackbuck
      • Exotic ram
      • Aoudad
      • Oryx
      • Gemsbok

      Animal Mount Details

      They focus on big game and exotic game, with work ranging from small mammals to large game animals.

      Mount options include shoulder mounts, wall pedestals, life-size and half-life mounts, European skull mounts, and antler plaques.

      Customers consistently describe the work as highly detailed, realistic, and among the best in the area, with accurate facial detail and invisible sewing.

      Reviews highlight exquisite craftsmanship across a variety of mounts, including traditional game heads, lifelike poses, and clean, flawless European mounts.


      Pricing & Turnaround

      Erick's Taxidermy publishes a detailed 2024/2025 price list, with shoulder mounts and wall pedestals for most deer and similar exotics starting at $895 and clear starting prices for life-size, half-life, and European work, while noting that final costs depend on size, condition, and any extras.

      Under normal circumstances, mounts are estimated to be completed in about 12 months, with some work finished faster, and they emphasize that the wait reflects the effort required for quality taxidermy.

      They offer custom and unique forms and bases, basic habitat bases with life-size work, options like hydro dipping and custom barrels for skulls, tine fixes and antler repair, replacement capes, and do not provide shipping but refer customers to third-party trophy transport companies.


      What Customers Say

      5(27 reviews)
      Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

      Reviewers praise the quality and realism of the mounts, calling the work phenomenal, flawless, and very accurate to what the live animals looked like.

      Customers describe the service as friendly, honest, and accommodating, noting easy drop-offs, good communication, and flexibility such as payment plans and custom mounting to customer-made stands.

      They report generally positive turnaround experiences, from quick repairs and fast European mounts to year-long waits seen as normal for high-quality work, and many say they will not use any other taxidermist.


      Find Out More

      The studio is based in Decatur, Texas, and serves hunters across Decatur, the wider DFW area, and surrounding ranches.

      You can call or text to discuss your project or schedule pickup, or bring your animal to their 24/7/365 onsite drop-off to get started.

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