TaxidermyXRough Country (RC) Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Del Rio, Texas
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout Rough Country (RC) Taxidermy
Rough Country (RC) Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Del Rio, Texas, owned and operated by wildlife artist Carmen Cantu‑Chapman.
The full‑service studio handles a wide range of game and offers both traditional mounts and custom artistic pieces.
They focus on comprehensive big game, bird, fish, and small game work supported by tanning, rugs, European mounts, and custom habitats.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Antelope pronghorn
- • Black bear
- • Bison
- • Buffalo
- • Caribou
- • Coues deer
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Ducks
- • Geese
- • Pheasants
- • Quail
- • Turkey
small game
- • Badger
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Grey fox
- • Red fox
- • Opossum
reptiles
- • Alligator
- • Snake
exotic
- • African game
- • Exotic game
- • Aoudad
- • Axis deer
- • Blackbuck
- • Nilgai
Animal Mount Details
They work on North American, African, exotic and Asiatic big game, small game, birds, fish, and other wildlife trophies.
Available mount styles include shoulder and full‑body mounts, game heads, European mounts, rugs, pedestal mounts, and custom scenery bases.
Carmen brings about 18 years of full‑time experience and has operated the studio since 2004 with a focus on artistic, custom design and realistic habitats.
The studio emphasizes anatomical accuracy, realism, and durable results by studying live animals and using quality commercial tanning, forms, and name‑brand supplies.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish detailed price lists by species and mount type, with clear add‑on fees, deposits, card fees, and discounts, and invite you to discuss pricing if needed.
Typical completion time runs about six to nine months with a stated goal of delivery within ten months, though reviews describe turnaround as ranging from satisfactory to significantly delayed.
Additional services include custom habitats and scenery, rugs, tanning, hydrographic dipping on skulls and gear, antler lighting, hair‑on‑hide home décor and leather goods, trophy shipping support, free pickup/skinning within 90 miles, and help coordinating meat donations.
What Customers Say
Reviews about quality are mixed, with many customers praising excellent, realistic and creative mounts and others reporting issues such as incorrect forms, rushed work, or specific preservation problems.
Service feedback is also mixed: some hunters highlight friendly, knowledgeable, customer‑focused communication and convenient pickups, while others describe poor responsiveness, unprofessional interactions, and warn buyers to document terms in writing.
Several reviewers mention patience is required and note long waits, shipping disputes, and tracking delays, while others remain satisfied repeat or corporate clients despite the timelines.
Find Out More
The studio sits on US 90 in Del Rio, Texas, near Lake Amistad, serving hunters locally and handling both domestic and international shipping.
You can review their detailed price and service information online, then call, text, or visit the showroom during posted hours to discuss your next mount or arrange pickup and shipping details in advance.
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