Taxidermy in SA or U.S.

[Turner12971]

I’d like to shoulder mount mine and my sons Kudus and get a bunch of skull mounts on everything else is it cheaper to mount in SA and ship all to Houston or dip/pack it all and do it at a local taxidermist.?
Thanks

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

I’m doing all my SA Taxidermy in SA. Pricing can be similar. Shorter wait times. Quality is good. Authentic.

I use Bullseye. They are very close and convenient to where I hunt in the Waterberg.

 

[JimP]

Where you are hunting and the taxidermist in the area will be a huge factor.

I've done it both ways. The taxidermist that I used in SA was affiliated with the outfitter and puts out class taxidermy. But then there are other shops where you might as well as just get a mop head and put a couple of sticks on it.

 

[Hunt anything]

Whatever you decide , research, research, research! Look at their work and try to get references. I’ve done both and have no regrets.
Still undecided on what I’m going to do in August.

 

[Turner12971]

I’m doing all my SA Taxidermy in SA. Pricing can be similar. Shorter wait times. Quality is good. Authentic.

I use Bullseye. They are very close and convenient to where I hunt in the Waterberg.

Yea I would think it would cost more in freight to ship a bunch of shoulder mounts to the U.S. than dip n pack to the U.S. but I could be totally wrong HaHaa Ha

 

[JimP]

Yea I would think it would cost more in freight to ship a bunch of shoulder mounts to the U.S. than dip n pack to the U.S. but I could be totally wrong HaHaa Ha

It will cost more due to a larger crate, but cost wise I paid around half to have mine done in SA VS here in Colorado. But the shipping eats up most of that but you get your mount quicker

 

[Hunt anything]

Depending on how old your son is you may have 2 crates. Family members can use 1 crate but I can’t remember if there’s an age limitations or not. I need to find out though because my daughter may hunt with me in August , she’s 24.

 

[Turner12971]

Depending on how old your son is you may have 2 crates. Family members can use 1 crate but I can’t remember if there’s an age limitations or not. I need to find out though because my daughter may hunt with me in August , she’s 24.

My son is 29

 

[Hunt anything]

Where and with what outfitter are you using?

 

[Turner12971]

Western Safaris hunting Eastern Cape

 

[Hunt anything]

Western Safaris hunting Eastern Cape

 

[Hunt anything]

There are some pretty good taxidermists in the Eastern Cape.

 

[Turner12971]

There are some pretty good taxidermists in the Eastern Cape.

Yes sir.. just dealing with usual delimma of to mount there is SA and ship to to Houston or dip/pack and ship to Houston

 

[Mekaniks]

Dip, pack, ship....Then mount in the US where you have have some control and recourse....

If you are not happy with the quality from Africa you are stuck with it once it arrives (or getting it redone).
Having it done in the US gives you the ability to call BS.

 

[JimP]

Another question is, how far will they transport your trophies for either dip n pack or to be mounted for no extra charge.

Hunters and Colectors taxidermy in Port Elizabeth do both and they do great work.

 

[Smull1010]

If you’re in Houston reach out to Woods and Water in Conroe. They have done all of my extended family’s African taxidermy. We are real happy with their work. Prices are listed on the website.

They can also assist with the importation process.

Woods & Water Taxidermy - Delivers Realism With Pride.

We know that quality means business, and business means our jobs. This is why we strive every day to satisfy you, our client, with work that not just preserves your trophy, but captures the moment. We guarantee it!

woodsandwatertaxidermy.com

 

[jomw10]

You can get average to good taxidermy in South Africa for the most part. If you want the best, regardless of wait/cost, do it in the US, but don’t go with any taxidermy, find one that does a lot of African taxidermy. If you are happy with a good mount/quicker/cheaper do it in SA.
Different products

 

[Turner12971]

If you’re in Houston reach out to Woods and Water in Conroe. They have done all of my extended family’s African taxidermy. We are real happy with their work. Prices are listed on the website.

They can also assist with the importation process.

Woods & Water Taxidermy - Delivers Realism With Pride.

We know that quality means business, and business means our jobs. This is why we strive every day to satisfy you, our client, with work that not just preserves your trophy, but captures the moment. We guarantee it!

woodsandwatertaxidermy.com

Yea I know them well I used to work for Rowdy

 

[Safari Dave]

In 2007 it was a "no brainer" to have the taxidermy done in South Africa.

$1,200 for 8 shoulder mounts + $600 shipping


In 2021, it was cheaper to have the trophies "dipped and packed" and shipped to the US for mounting.


Just, ME...

Extremely long wait times now...

My animals were killed in August of 2021.

I still don't have the shoulder mounts...

 

[Safari Dave]

IME, the SA taxidermists charged more, and the "bottom line" was going to be MUCH more expensive, now, than in 2007.

IMO, "shop before you drop."

What they offered me in 2007 is is no longer even a fair, decent deal now.


I would just pay for a 'Dip & Pack" now and have the taxidermy done by a local taxidermist with experience with African animals.

When I inquired, the SA taxidermist wanted 4 times more now than in 2007.

No Thanks...