Taxidermist???

[bjhooper82]

I'm looking for a good taxidermist in or near the Lafayette area. I am a firm believer in "you get what you pay for". So anyone have any experiences, good or bad, with taxidermist in or around Lafayette??

[Vermillionaire]

Davids Taxidermy does good work, you can go by his place and see for yourself. If you dont mind driving 45min, Buckhorn Taxidermy is the best around.

[Bucoo]

I saw some work from bayou waters & woods from crowely. He does real good from what I've heard and seen. What you getting mounted?

[III]

David Luke - In Breaux Bridge - check out his website.
He is a real artist. Amazing studio.

[calcutta37]

Originally Posted by Bucoo

I saw some work from bayou waters & woods from crowely. He does real good from what I've heard and seen. What you getting mounted?

I had a few deer done buy this guy he does real good work blue ribbon type work over the years he just got out of my price range.

[bjhooper82]

Originally Posted by Bucoo

I saw some work from bayou waters & woods from crowely. He does real good from what I've heard and seen. What you getting mounted?

A widgeon I shot yesterday. I posted it in the hunting section. The thread title is Great Morning Hunt

[specktator]

I use Henry Barker in Lafayette. He lives behind Fresh Pickins. Does good work. I think $200 for a duck and he does them FAST. He mounted a pintail for me in a month one time. And they look good.

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[lavocat]

I highly recommend David's Taxidermy especially for ducks. He has won many awards for his ducks.

[specktator]

Originally Posted by lavocat

I highly recommend David's Taxidermy especially for ducks. He has won many awards for his ducks.

How much does he charge for a duck? Never heard of him.

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by lavocat

I highly recommend David's Taxidermy especially for ducks. He has won many awards for his ducks.

This guy was at the Sportsmans Expo this year and his work was incredible

[bjhooper82]

Originally Posted by specktator

How much does he charge for a duck? Never heard of him.

I just called him, he charges $285 for ducks. I think that's who I'm going with. Thanks guys.

[bjhooper82]

Just dropped off my duck at David's today. Checked out his work while I was there and I was very impressed. He is a very nice guy and extremely easy to deal with.

[Ray]

$hit. I remember it costing $70 to $80 for a duck mount.
And I thought that was high...

[mrex]

Sometimes he is kind of swamped under but Johnny Comeax in Rayne does real good work.

[dmtfish]

Originally Posted by specktator

I use Henry Barker in Lafayette. He lives behind Fresh Pickins. Does good work. I think $200 for a duck and he does them FAST. He mounted a pintail for me in a month one time. And they look good.

337-235-7067

X2... I have 5 mounts from barker (3 ducks and 2 fish) and have been happy with all of his work. He did go up on his prices, ducks are now $225, but still cheaper than others and you dont have to wait a year to get your mount back.

[dmtfish]

Originally Posted by bjhooper82

Just dropped off my duck at David's today. Checked out his work while I was there and I was very impressed. He is a very nice guy and extremely easy to deal with.

That was a fine looking wigeon, gonna look great on the wall...

[bjhooper82]

Originally Posted by dmtfish

That was a fine looking wigeon, gonna look great on the wall...

Thanks. I'll be sure to post pics when I get him back.

[Micah]

Seen it in your report. Awesome bird dude

Killed me a drake widgeon this morning that I'll prolly dead mount with the other one I have in the freezer from last year.

[bjhooper82]

Originally Posted by Micah

Seen it in your report. Awesome bird dude

Killed me a drake widgeon this morning that I'll prolly dead mount with the other one I have in the freezer from last year.

Thanks. I think a dead mount is my next thing to get. Id like to do a drake mallard, pintail, widgeon, blue wing, green wing, and a speck.