Back Porch Taxidermy

11/18/2024

Pretty excited about the new hardwood supplier I decided to try. The place I used to order from stopped making hardwood products, so I had to explore.

I have many new options of different kinds of hardwoods- cypress, walnut, cedar, pecan etc (not all are pictured) and they seem to be excellent quaility. These are all catered toward euro mounts. These come at an additional cost to the euro mount.

11/15/2024

Big day tomorrow! Good luck hunters! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Keep in mind the warm weather we’re having and get that deer to the processor or taxidermist ASAP. My goal is a year turnaround time 🤞

Still offering $40 in house credit for unused capes of mature bucks without damage (ticks, unnecessary cuts)

Refer to my photos/videos on this page for “how to’s” on caping your deer. I don’t need any neck meat for measurements (I get better measurement after the skin is tanned) So take all your neck meat up to the base of the skull.

As always, 10% off veterans, youth, firefighter, and law enforcement.

Buisness Cell, call or text 660-723-2141

P.S. I may try to hit the woods myself tomorrow morning, should be out by 8 to take those phone calls. May be the only time a taxidermist gets to hunt during rifle week 😆

11/14/2024

Soft tans are done a bit differently than tans for actual mounts. The hide will stiffen up rock solid on specimens tanned for Taxidermy.

Dry/Soft tans stay pliable and soft. Different tanning chemicals and processes must be taken to achieve this desired affect. I had a very lengthy conversation with the owner of the chemical company I buy my tanning solutions from to learn the proper way to professionally tan soft skins in house.

Each step plays a key role in preserving the hide. This cow certainly was a learning experience, but rewarding to see the results in the end. I’ve learned ways to make the process better (and hopefully easier lol) for next time.

11/14/2024

11/14/2024

11/12/2024

Our superior acting skills put together a video of how we cape a deer lol. Sorry about the 2 year old in the back ground, and hope this helps!

11/12/2024

Cut lines for a shoulder mount

11/11/2024

Huge thank you to all of our service men, women, and their families today and everyday.

You all make this country beautiful and free to raise our families and live our best lives. Words can’t express the gratitude of you serving your country and for people you’ve never met!

Proud to be an American!

11/02/2024

More info on caping a deer, more cape is better than not enough!

Some forms require some of the front legs with almost half the back, like a pedestal mount. Make sure it’s all there so you have options in the shop

11/01/2024

Couple borrowed videos of how to skin for a shoulder mount

11/01/2024

Couple borrowed videos reminding how to skin for a shoulder mount

11/01/2024

Still offering $40 in shop credit for your unused deer cape! I can skin the head and give the rack back if you don’t want a euro on the particular deer as well

11/01/2024

Youth weekend is upon us! Poor kids might be doing it again in the rain to show us how tough they are 💪

Good luck kiddos! Love to see you all enjoy the great outdoors, making amazing memories and traditions!

As always, 10% off for youth.

While I try to get everything done in a year… Since the youth season is before the rifle rush, their deer are the first to get mounted from the whitetail push, so they will get their mount back before next hunting season!

10/29/2024

When your 2 year old refuses to nap anymore and rifle season is coming quickly 😬 trying to get everything that came in during last rifle season mounted!

10/28/2024

Congrats to Avery Phares! (Cody Phares)

10/23/2024

To ensure your mount stays nice for a lifetime, I properly tan all my hides to be mounted with a quality tanning agent.

I also grind all the tissue off the skull plates to prevent bugs or smell in the years to come.

Quality and detail is important to me with my buisness and your memories