In search of the BEST deer taxidermist in Texas

[spread5150]

To me deer are important. Let’s see how they do a bobcat. Making them not looking goofy or like vampires. Takes skill

[AntlerCollector]

I was going to say. Ask AC where he got his bobcat done. I am sure that guys deer mounts are almost as good

Well if you want something “unique” I know a guy too. Trust me, no one has a bobcat mount like mine. .

[TexasTK]

Allen Palermo in Bryan TX is who I’ve always considered the best

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Between myself & a buddy he has done over 30 whitetail for us not to mention many other critters. Been using him for over 25 yrs

[rut-ro]

Docmay might chime in?

He uses Woodbury.

[3rdCoastHunter]

B&B is mediocre at best IMO

I came here to say this . Just because they’re overpriced doesn’t mean they’re good. Had a recent MEH experience with them I’ll never go back.

[doright]

Pickalleo taxidermy. He used to be in Campwood. He is semi retired now and working in a shop at his house . He may or may not take on a new customer. He mounted a mountain lion attacking a buck and it was on display for a while in a feed store in Rocksprings.

[GarGuy]

Browder Graves did this for my brother and dads deer. Turned out awesome. He is in Uvalde, TX.
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Those two bucks would look great of the capes had mange. They make me smile.

[TildenHunter]

Those two bucks would look great of the capes had mange. They make me smile.

You are very kind! Wish I could claim either of these! Maybe one day. Gives me something to shoot for

[rtp]

This is an interesting question and the GS is probably not a good place to get it answered.. Have you seen what is called "awesome work" on here?? Probably not because you are new..
If you study LIVE deer then you would realize that many are really not that pretty up close and in person... Many live bucks would do good to pull a 3rd place at a taxidermist competition.. Based on your comment you obviously know and have studied what a live deer looks like up close and in person.. Right?(live reference not dead)
There are many taxidermist in this state that do OUTSTANDING deer work based off of live reference. Some are listed here but many are not.. The worst thing you can do is think you know more about a species than a taxidermist does who has studied this species for years, as many have... If you have "viewed many deer mounts from manty different taxidermist" as you say, then chances are you have probably seen some very high end work, and just didn't realize it, and a whole bunch of bad work.....
You know what a standard copper Penny looks like front and back because chances are, like many of us, you've seen 1,000s in your life.. Now draw both sides, in detail, by memory.. I bet you can't.. Know one could without studying it...
Mounting an accurate deer is no different.. Without using reference(live and pics)and studying the species it is virtually impossible..

Well stated. One thing that has been popular for awhile is this ultra muscled up neck in a quarter or full turn. I absolutely can not stand looking at that. How many deer has anyone ever seen in the wild that look like that? I get that people like it but it just isnt realistic. I like one that looks as close to what it looked like the day I shot him.

[PondPopper]

Well stated. One thing that has been popular for awhile is this ultra muscled up neck in a quarter or full turn. I absolutely can not stand looking at that. How many deer has anyone ever seen in the wild that look like that? I get that people like it but it just isnt realistic. I like one that looks as close to what it looked like the day I shot him.

Same here... Its just totally inaccurate.. A live deer, even Big mature bucks, have a very soft look.. Some are muscled up but they are still very soft.. Nothing in nature is hard.. No hard lines... If a taxidermist doesn't study and strictly follow reference(alive or pictures)of the species they are working on then getting them accurate is not going to happen..

[SabineHunter]

I was gonna recommend Ttaxidermist

[charrell71]

Woods and Water in Conroe does high quality work.

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[Sleepy]

I’m posting this just for the sake of it and pure curiosity. For someone that’s seen a gazillion whitetail mounts and 95% don’t meet the standards, what is your opinion on these? I know what I think. But from someone that’s seen a ton and someone that is obviously very detail oriented, what are your thoughts? Negativity, positivity, won’t bother me a bit.














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[PondPopper]

I was gonna recommend Ttaxidermist

LOL thanks Pard but I am slam full... Plus I'm probably not good enough..

[bphillips]

LOL thanks Pard but I am slam full... Plus I'm probably not good enough..

Hope slam full is including the two I got in the freezer