TaxidermyXHeads Up Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Gladewater, Texas
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Heads Up Taxidermy
Heads Up Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Gladewater, Texas, owned and operated by taxidermist Cody Burks.
The studio focuses on high-quality, anatomically correct mounts for whitetail and a wide range of exotic species, preserving hunting memories for you and your family.
You can view a trophy room gallery of completed work and use their field care instructions to help protect your trophies before they reach the shop.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
fish
birds
small game
exotic
Animal Mount Details
Heads Up Taxidermy works on big game, exotics, small mammals, birds, and fish.
They offer shoulder mounts and bird mounts, along with other mount styles for small mammals and fish.
Owner Cody Burks is a graduate of the Central Texas School of Taxidermy and has hands-on experience with over 30 species of exotics and whitetail from his time as a ranch foreman, hunting guide, and shop taxidermist.
The studio emphasizes anatomical correctness, realistic poses, and detailed craftsmanship on every mount.
Pricing & Turnaround
Heads Up Taxidermy does not list specific prices online and asks you to call for current pricing, with reviewers noting great value for the quality and speed.
Customer reviews describe turnaround times as fast and quicker than most shops, with some mounts completed in about half the time expected.
The website provides detailed field care instructions for shoulder mounts, small mammals, birds, and fish to help you prepare trophies correctly before mounting.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently praise the quality and realism of the mounts, calling the work amazing, exceptional, and exceeding expectations across multiple species.
Reviewers highlight great customer service, describing Cody as helpful, trustworthy, and their go-to choice for future mounts.
They also stress reliable, quick turnaround and compare the studio favorably to other taxidermy shops in the area, though the total number of reviews is still limited.
Find Out More
Heads Up Taxidermy operates in Gladewater, Texas, serving hunters and taxidermy clients in the surrounding region.
To move forward, review their online gallery and field care tips, then call the studio to discuss your specific animal, pricing, and expected turnaround time.
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