TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Helotes, Texas
Schott Taxidermy & Wild Game Processing is a taxidermy studio located in Helotes, Texas, serving hunters locally and worldwide with taxidermy and wild game processing.
They operate as a family-run, full-time studio and processing facility that helps you transport, preserve, and showcase trophies from around the globe.
Their primary focus is full-service big game, bird, and exotic taxidermy supported by year-round wild game processing.
They work on North American big game, African and Euro/Asian/Australian game, exotics, small game, birds, horn and skull work, and general wild game.
You can choose from shoulder and lifesize mounts, horn and bleached skull mounts, rugs, and custom habitat-style presentations.
In operation since 1991, the team brings over 30 years in business and more than 100 years of combined experience mounting trophies from all over the world.
They emphasize professional, high-quality craftsmanship, natural poses, and custom designs tailored to each mount.
They publish detailed price lists by category with set prices, require a 50% deposit, offer payment plans, and accept wire transfers, credit cards, and checks; for example, recent pricing lists a whitetail shoulder mount at $795 and an elk shoulder mount at $1,500.
Typical taxidermy turnaround runs about 6–10 months from order confirmation, while reviews report processing times ranging from about 30 minutes for basic grinding to roughly two weeks or longer for full deer processing, with slower and less predictable times during busy seasons.
They offer full-service wild game processing with vacuum-sealed packaging, family-recipe sausages and jerky, custom slaughter, rugs, tanning, custom wood bases and pedestals, trophy room design, and global shipping and logistics support for trophies.
Most reviewers praise the quality and realism of mounts and processed meats, describing taxidermy work as awesome and products as well-packaged and well-seasoned, with a few noting issues like visible stitches or shrinkage on some mounts.
Service feedback is mixed, with many customers calling the staff friendly, professional, and trustworthy over many years, while others report rude interactions and frustration over billing clarity when questioning pricing or timelines.
Turnaround experiences range from very fast processing and quick skull work to multi-week or multi-month waits, and reviewers note that reliability can drop and timelines become less predictable during holidays and peak hunting season.
They are based in Helotes, Texas, and serve hunters across Texas and internationally through their taxidermy, processing, and logistics services.
To move forward, review their online price lists and then contact the studio by phone or email to discuss your specific animal, design options, current pricing, and expected turnaround time.
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