Backyard Taxidermy & Processing

Backyard Taxidermy preserves hunting memories across three categories: North American game (deer, elk, moose, caribou, bears, coyotes, fish), African game, and exotics. They work with shoulder mounts, life-sized builds, rugs, and specialty pieces. Small shoulder mounts run 50% of full price. Life-sized mounts come with a basic wood base and habitat—custom bases and habitats available on request.

"We know each animal is a cherished memory and we treat it as such."

Pricing Structure: - North American game: tiered by mount type - African/specialty mounts: 50% deposit required - Euros and tanned hides: full payment upfront before work begins - Waterfowl & game birds: no deposit, full balance due when ready to mount

Shipping & Reach: They ship to all 48 contiguous U.S. states. Customers coordinate directly with the shipping company on delivery timing and cost.

All meat comes vacuum-packed and labeled. They mix deer and pork for smoked and summer sausages unless you specify otherwise. A $100–$200+ deposit is required per animal. They require a valid hunting license at check-in, proper tags on deer, and proof of sex for quartered animals. Out-of-state game needs out-of-state licenses and tags.

General season drop-off runs 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. After-hours arrangements can be made.

Free entry with processing. Youth (12 & under), women's, and men's divisions. Categories include longest spike, widest spread, biggest 7-point buck, and heaviest doe. Scoring is official and posted weekly on social media. Grand prize includes a Phantom Deer Blind, 500lb Longhorn Deer Feeder, custom gear, and more.

• •Location: 4348 W. Highway 380, Decatur, Texas 76234
• •Phone: (940) 399-5639
• •Email: [email protected]