TaxidermyXRafter T Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Rockport, Texas
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ExoticAbout Rafter T Taxidermy
Rafter T Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Rockport, Texas, serving hunters and customers across South Texas with custom mounts.
They operate a full-time physical shop on Traylor Avenue and invite you to stop by during regular daytime hours to discuss your project.
The studio emphasizes custom work and states that no job is too big or too small, aiming to be the best choice for taxidermy in South Texas.
Animal Mount Types
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birds
small game
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Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, general mammals, birds, and African trophies, offering both standard and specialty taxidermy services.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, tanning, and rug work.
Reviews describe their mounts as beautiful, professional, and artistic, with strong praise for realistic bird work.
Pricing & Turnaround
They require a 50% deposit before work begins, provide detailed price lists by category via downloadable PDFs, and note that all prices are subject to state sales tax.
You should plan for a turnaround of about 12 to 16 months, after which you are notified by phone or text and given 10 days to pay the balance before storage fees begin on day 31, with unclaimed trophies after 90 days subject to resale or disposal.
They also offer soft tanning and rug services and provide skinning and handling tips for various types of mounts.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently praise the quality and realism of the work, calling it beautiful, professional, and artistic, with mounts that exceed expectations.
Reviewers highlight friendly, professional service and great communication, with several noting they regularly return and consider the studio their go-to taxidermist.
Reviews do not give clear details on turnaround reliability, but they do show strong repeat business and trust in the shop.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 301 Traylor Avenue in Rockport, Texas, and primarily serves Rockport and the broader South Texas region.
You can visit the shop during normal business hours or call ahead with questions, especially about skinning and handling your trophies before you bring them in.
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