TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Fredericksburg, Texas
Rocking U Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Fredericksburg, Texas, founded and operated by certified taxidermist Brad Howard and a small team.
They run a full-time studio that treats every animal as a trophy and focuses on high-quality, detail-oriented mounts clients are proud to display.
The shop provides a wide range of work on native and African game, along with soft tanning, skull and board mounts, and repair services.
They work on a broad mix of big game, small game, exotics, and hides, with options for shoulder, lifesize, skull, and antler-based mounts.
You can choose from lifesize, half-lifesize, shoulder, skull, European, board, and antler-only mount options, with add-ons like pedestals, panels, velvet treatment, and open-mouth work where offered.
Established in 2010, Rocking U Taxidermy brings more than a decade of focused taxidermy experience, backed by Brad’s additional background as an outfitter and hunting guide in the Texas Hill Country.
The studio emphasizes innate attention to detail, realistic presentation, and consistent quality across mounts and hides.
They publish a detailed price list that breaks down costs by species and mount type, with clear pricing for lifesize, half-lifesize, shoulder, skull, board mounts, soft tanning, and add-ons, while very large or complex pieces are listed as price on request.
Reviews describe their pricing as straightforward, fair, and affordable, and note that work is completed in a timely fashion with quick, often remarkably fast turnaround.
Additional services include soft tanning for full hides and lifesize pieces, antler repairs and removable antlers, replacement capes, velvet treatment, rugs, habitat bases and pedestals, plus outfitting and guided hunts in the Texas Hill Country.
Customers consistently praise the workmanship and realism, calling mounts and hides excellent, flawless, and high quality across many pieces.
Reviewers highlight outstanding customer service, describing Brad, Sarah, and the team as knowledgeable, friendly, hospitable, and willing to go out of their way for clients and their families.
They also commend the studio’s reliability, noting fast, timely turnaround, strong value for the price, and many repeat clients who bring multiple mounts over several years.
The studio operates from a physical shop at 1313 W Live Oak St in Fredericksburg, Texas, serving hunters from the Texas Hill Country and beyond.
To move forward, review their price list and contact Rocking U Taxidermy directly to discuss your species, mount style, pricing details, and scheduling.
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