Joe Strange Taxidermy

• •Note: Joe Strange Taxidermy is a full-service taxidermy studio, not a shooting range. The business specializes in professional trophy mounting and wildlife preservation services.

Located in Houma, Louisiana—50 miles west of New Orleans and 60 miles south of Baton Rouge—Joe Strange Taxidermy is a full-time taxidermy shop operated by Joe Strange, an avid bow hunter and fisherman who has been practicing the craft since 1990. The shop opened in its current location in 2000.

Joe Strange Taxidermy specializes in comprehensive taxidermy services for hunters and anglers:

• •Life-size mounts - Full-body animal displays
• •Shoulder mounts - Head and neck presentations
• •Bird taxidermy - Game birds and specialty species
• •Small mammal mounts - Fur-bearing animals
• •Fish mounts - Freshwater and saltwater species
• •Skull cleaning - Professional cleaning and preparation
• •Restoration services - Repair of damaged mounts
• •Custom pieces - Unique artistic presentations
• •Habitat displays - Complete dioramic settings
• •Hide tanning - Professional leather processing

Joe Strange maintains the highest standards through continuous education, attending taxidermy shows, seminars, and specialized courses to master modern techniques. Only the finest materials and supplies are used in every project. The studio serves local sportsmen and non-resident hunters alike, offering trophy pickup and nationwide shipping for out-of-area clients planning hunting or fishing trips.

Joe's work has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the 2006 Breakthrough Award for Judge's Choice Best of Show, Louisiana Taxidermy Association Award of Excellence, and McKenzie's Taxidermist Choice Awards. His creations have won Best of Category honors in gameheads, habitats, and fish mounts, plus the coveted Van Dykes Award for Most Original and Creative Presentation.