TaxidermyXSeth Vidrine's Bayou Life Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Monroe, Louisiana
Big Game
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout Seth Vidrine's Bayou Life Taxidermy
Seth Vidrine's Bayou Life Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Monroe, Louisiana, offering commercial-quality work for hunters across North America and beyond.
They focus on affordable, professional mounts for North American big game, African and other exotics, with additional options for birds, reptiles such as alligators, skull work, and cape processing.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Mule deer
- • Pronghorn antelope
- • Bear
- • Buffalo
- • Caribou
- • Elk
birds
- • Ducks
- • Snow geese
- • Ross geese
- • Canada geese
- • Pheasants
- • Quail
small game
- • Porcupine
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Badger
- • Chipmunk
- • Fox
reptiles
exotic
- • African game
- • Duiker
- • Gemsbok
- • Hippopotamus
- • Giraffe
- • Blesbok
Animal Mount Details
The studio works on big game, small game, birds (in limited numbers), African and other exotic trophies, and reptiles like alligators, while no longer accepting fish or pet reptiles.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European and horn/antler mounts, rugs, and pedestal and habitat-style displays.
The owner notes that his family has been serving north Louisiana’s taxidermy needs for over 50 years, and the current shop operates as a full-time, family-run commercial studio.
Reviews highlight detailed, realistic, professional mounts that reflect clear pride in workmanship and a focus on preserving hunting memories for the long term.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish a detailed 2025–2026 price list, with examples such as deer skull boils starting around $125, whitetail shoulder mounts around $600, many exotic and African shoulders ranging from roughly $650 into the low thousands, and large lifesize game that can exceed $5,000, with extras for open-mouth work, pedestals, habitats, tanning, shipping, and after-hours service fees.
Turnaround times are generally described in reviews as fast or appropriate, and the shop asks that deer-sized and larger mounts be picked up within 30 days of completion due to limited storage space.
Additional services include cape processing for hobbyists, tanning coordination (including African imports handled with Fur Dressing Express), in-house alligator tanning, custom habitat and base work, rugs, commercial displays, nationwide lower-48 shipping, delivery options, and lifetime free cleaning, painting, and insect-proofing on mounts they have produced.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently praise the quality and realism of the mounts, noting detailed, professional work that often exceeds expectations across many species.
Reviewers describe excellent service and communication, saying Seth is easy to reach, listens closely to requests, and goes the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied.
Feedback on reliability and timing is strongly positive, with many noting quick or reasonable turnaround, kept agreements, and repeat business from satisfied hunters; no major negative patterns appear in the available reviews.
Find Out More
The shop is located at 119 Little Bee Ln in Monroe, Louisiana, serving hunters in northeast Louisiana and safari clients across the lower 48 states through shipping.
You can call or text before visiting their Monday–Friday 9AM–5PM shop (weekends by appointment), use the drop-off freezer as directed, or contact them to discuss pricing, availability, and shipping or import details for your next trophy.
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