We combine raw outdoor heritage with meticulous feminine precision to deliver museum-quality taxidermy and elite restoration services.
Located in the heart of South Texas brush country, Critter Collins Taxidermy and Restoration is owned and operated by a passionate outdoorswoman who believes that every trophy tells an unforgettable story. For hunters, the harvest is a culmination of patience, tracking, and deep respect for the animal.
Our studio is dedicated to honoring that memory. We bring a uniquely delicate, precise feminine touch to a traditionally rugged field. This means extreme attention to anatomical correctness, soft transition detailing, lifelike facial expressions, and advanced preservation techniques designed to last generations.
We breathe life back into aged, damaged, or faded mounts with delicate structural and color repair.
Every muscle group, eye rotation, and ear position is mapped with absolute biological accuracy.
Handcrafted excellence tailored to your harvest. Every price includes custom posture mapping and premium wood panels where applicable.
Standard shoulder mount. Choice of wall-hanger or pedestal, custom head position, and ear attitude.
Average Turnaround: 6-8 MonthsShoulder mount. Beautifully captured neck contours and high anatomical fidelity around the facial glands.
Average Turnaround: 6-8 MonthsShoulder mount. Open mouth/snarl option with detailed realistic mouth paintwork (+$150 for custom prosthetic mouth).
Average Turnaround: 7-9 MonthsStandard exotics shoulder mount. Nilgai bull starting at $950 due to size. Includes leather conditioning.
Average Turnaround: 7-9 MonthsFull body mount on natural driftwood or custom ground habitat. Extreme attention paid to feline face geometry.
Average Turnaround: 5-7 MonthsFull body mount. Includes standard custom natural brush habitat. Lifelike fur grooming and paintwork.
Average Turnaround: 6-8 MonthsShoulder mount with plaque. Features detailed snout modeling and bristle hair setting.
Average Turnaround: 5-7 MonthsFull body mount on a rustic branch. Dynamic action poses (pouncing, climbing) available.
Average Turnaround: 5-7 MonthsSingle bird in flight or standing on rustic mesquite wood base. Multiple birds can be grouped on one mount.
Average Turnaround: 3-4 MonthsFull body strutting or flying mount on high-end wood plaque. Fan and beard mounts also available ($150).
Average Turnaround: 6-8 MonthsMeticulous feather preening, degreasing, and lifelike posture mapping. Mounted on natural driftwood.
Average Turnaround: 4-5 MonthsCured fan, beard, and feet mounted on a handcrafted solid oak or mesquite panel.
Average Turnaround: 2 MonthsMeticulously cleaned, degreased, and whitened. Mounted on a premium wood plaque (Oak, Walnut, or Mesquite).
Average Turnaround: 2-3 MonthsIncludes cleaning, whitening, and polishing/re-setting of lower tusks. Plaque included.
Average Turnaround: 2-3 MonthsDermestid beetle cleaned, fully sanitized, degreased, and whitened. Displayed beautifully on small desktop stand.
Average Turnaround: 1-2 MonthsAntlers mounted on a leather-wrapped skull cap, mounted on your choice of South Texas hardwood shield.
Average Turnaround: 1 MonthFixing slippage, seams, pest damage, and tears. We re-hydrate, stitch, and match hair patterns seamlessly.
Restores Heirloom TrophiesRestoring realistic colors to nose pads, eyelids, lips, and antlers that have faded from sun exposure.
Revitalizes Faded AntlersDeep dust extraction, hair conditioning, ear/nose wax sealing, and structural cleaning for long-term health.
Recommended Every 5 YearsRebuilding broken tines, points, or main beams using synthetic bone core and detailed organic hand-painting.
Undetectable Color Match💡 Looking for something custom? We offer lifesize mounts, diorama habitats, and custom pedestal builds. Inquire here for a personalized quote.
Explore the premium quality of our work. Click on any trophy image to inspect the finer details of the hair, feathers, and lifelike expressions.
Bring your harvest to Kingsville's premium taxidermy studio. Let's design a mount that respects the chase and honors the animal. Fill out the form or reach out directly.
⚠️ Important Note: We hold a strict standard of hygiene and federal compliance. All harvests must be legally tagged before dropping off.
Send your mount specifications directly to Critter Collins. We will verify and lock in your deposit.