Coopers Taxidermy

20/08/2021

13/07/2021

Just finished this one for a client.... Springbok Slam !!!!

13/10/2020

The hungry beaver!

11/10/2020

INFO ALERT FOR ALL HUNTERS !!!!

Hey guy's, it's that time of year again and hunting season is now underway in several states. I find it alarming at the number of phone calls I have received over the past few weeks from clients that are totally confused and/or mislead with the new CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) guidelines imposed by the FWC (The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission).

Last Fall the FWC sent out an email implementing a new law just weeks before the deer season that left many of our local Hunters, Taxidermist, Deer Processors & Wildlife officers totally confused as to how to actually be compliant with the newly introduced law.

In early February of 2020 the FWC launched an investigation that would encompass nearly all of our local taxidermist in search of data received from our clients upon trophy drop-off at our shops. Upon completion of the FWCs investigation it was determined that only about 15% of the hunters were compliant with the new law. As far as I know the FWC did not issue any fines to hunters nor taxidermists but instead issued an abundance of written warnings ( In which I received 7) prepping us for this years enforcement.

Please note:

#1 YES, YES, YES you CAN legally import the ENTIRE deer harvested in Alabama or Georgia back into Florida. The only requirement is ( The New Law) you MUST log into the FWCs website and obtain the FREE import permit and obtain your conformation # within 24 hours of importing your deer.

Many people had issues trying to find this permit last year so they simply gave up. My wife and I have provided a short video to help walk you through this process.

#2 YES,YES,YES you CAN import your deer from all other states WITHOUT an import permit. However, the deer head MUST be totally caped ( skinned off the head) and antlers cut off with soft tissue & brain matter removed. This is a necessary step to help slow down the spread of CWD.

OPTIONS FOR RETURNING HOME WITH YOUR DEER FROM ANY STATE OTHER THAN ALABAMA OR GEORGIA :

#1 Find a local taxidermist that would be willing to cape your deer for about $50

#2 WHICH I RECOMMEND Cape out your own deer by using my video for step by step procedure. As a seasoned taxidermist, I can cape a deer in less than 4 minutes. Most people not familiar with this process should be able to cape a deer in about 30 minutes. Keep in mind, a reputable taxidermist can fix nearly any mistake made in the caping process so don't be afraid to go for it.... just pause the video and complete each step.

https://www.facebook.com/chad.cooper.925602/videos/10152829303973274/

I hope you find this info to be informative & helpful in staying compliant with the Florida Game Laws.

Please contact me with any questions regarding this matter and Good luck with your hunting season!

Thank you,

Chad Cooper

Cooper's Taxidermy Inc.

Shop Line #1 850-675-6963

Shop Line #2 850-675-6962

Cell # 850-261-2381

email: [email protected]

07/10/2020

Reposting from this morning.... Had to delete to keep from ruining a surprise! Congratulations to brothers Donnie & Boone Shear on their Mega winning Blue Marlin.... Big fish BIG $$$$.... These guys have been a familiar face in our shop for many years.... We appreciate the business & many years of friendship!

05/11/2018

How's this for three generations of hunters? Congratulations to David Seckinger Jr. and his son David on their Oklahoma bucks... Looks like the kids/grand kids Luke & Taylor are just as excited about a couple of fine bucks... Hope to be mounting one for them soon!

14/10/2018

How's this for a STUD? Congratulations to Jacob Lowry on his incredible buck he killed in Illinois while hunting public land... Good job Jacob!

01/10/2018

Congratulations to friend/clients Bobby & Coleman Godfrey on a couple of fine bucks.... Bobby killed his buck while hunting public land in Illinois and this is 7 year old Colemans 1st deer.... We appreciate the many years of business... This makes 3 Godfrey generations we've been mounting for... Can't wait to see what the future holds for this young hunter!

17/08/2018

So you finally kill that trophy buck you've been hunting but he's busted off a couple tines.... No worries.... I can replace them if you'd like.... Congratulations to Mark Wales on his Alabama buck... We appreciate the many years of business Mark!

09/08/2018

Congratulations to Steve Cadenhead on two fine bucks.... We appreciate your business Steve!

07/08/2018

Congratulations to repeat client/friend Thomas Wickham on his Red Stag... We appreciate the many years of business Thomas!

06/08/2018

Well we're finally back.... Due to a lack of time, construction, updating computers, etc. we took a 5 month break from posting.... We're still here and as busy as always.... Congratulations to friend/client Clay Helton on his bull elk... We appreciate your business Clay!