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Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« on: November 01, 2016, 12:29:25 PM »
Hey there,

I am getting my buck taxied up in a shoulder mount this year. Anyone have recommendations on a taxidermist that does quality blacktails? Cost is not a concern.
Thanks!

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2016, 12:31:40 PM »
charlie smith, in rainer, did mine. couldn't have asked for more
go ahead on er.

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2016, 12:34:03 PM »
I'd go with either Natures Way taxidermy (Spanaway), or Charlies taxidermy (Tenino).  Both are members here, and do outstanding work on blacktail deer!

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2016, 12:52:54 PM »
Nature's way. Congrats on an incredible buck!

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2016, 01:18:20 PM »
Another vote for Nature's Way :tup:
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2016, 01:23:51 PM »
Cedar River also does excellent work.

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2016, 01:34:29 PM »
Charlies taxidermy in Tenino
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2016, 01:48:48 PM »
Black River Taxidermy.

His profile on this forum:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=23802


Some of the taxidermists already mentioned do great work but be sure to ask about turnaround time, if that's important to you.



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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2016, 02:35:04 PM »
Charlie.  :tup:

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2016, 02:55:54 PM »
Rainier Taxidermy in Roy. Or Cedar River Taxidermy.

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2016, 03:22:08 PM »
Another vote for Nature's Way :tup:

 :yeah:

They have my goat and I had a chance to see a bunch of their work.  Very responsive and helpful before the sale.

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2016, 03:51:54 PM »
Fidalgo Taxidermy. World Class
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2016, 03:59:59 PM »
Natures Way! Mike's work is as good as it gets imo. Nice buck by the way :tup:

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2016, 04:46:44 PM »
Rainier Taxidermy Roy is another option that does great work.

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2016, 05:33:18 PM »
Another vote for Nature's Way :tup:

 :yeah:

They have my goat and I had a chance to see a bunch of their work.  Very responsive and helpful before the sale.

In your area Natures Way, just look at his work he has on the forum here.   :tup:
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2016, 07:34:27 PM »
X2 for Natures Way.
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2016, 12:12:21 PM »
Natures way has some awesome mounts posted on here. They all look great.
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2016, 12:16:11 PM »
I'd go with either Natures Way taxidermy (Spanaway), or Charlies taxidermy (Tenino).  Both are members here, and do outstanding work on blacktail deer!

Charlie will have to be talked into taking it in.  He hasn't been taking much lately. 

Fidalgo or Natures Way are great too. 

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #18 on: November 04, 2016, 07:05:56 PM »
Garth at Fidalgo Taxidermy, Anacortes

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2016, 08:13:01 PM »
Garth at Fidalgo Taxidermy, Anacortes

Me thinks that is good advice.  I fell in love with Charlie Smith's artistry, but Chatlie is way backed up right now.  I am patiently waiting to add Charlie's artistic vision to my home, but that does not mean that Fidalgo or Natures Way are second rate in any way.

A different artist, but just as capable of something really extra special, that you will never second guess your decision on. 

Just don't be impatient, or try to save a buck, and make your decision based solely on what you are trying to achieve artistically, and you will be just fine with the result. 

These guys understand what it means to you to have your trophy "just right."  They all take just as much time, and will put in the effort to make the product you ultimately receive be the same as what they deliver to a world record book client.  You will not be a customer to any of the above, you are a patron whose dollars support their desire to do what they love doing every day and it shows in their work.   

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2016, 08:43:01 PM »
I just want to underscore what I was thinking about;  These three taxidermists are taxidermists I know and appreciate for their ability to recreate a natural mount that represents what I feel an ungulate in it's natural state would be.  There are others just as capable and who can also deliver that presentation, but these are three that I know. 

I cannot appreciate a Picasso, but there are those who do, so if your tastes differ from mine... in order to have delivered a mount that you never have to second guess your decision please look at what they have done before committing to something that I would appreciate. 

It is your deer, and a handsome one at that.  I have weighed in, as have others, but if you see something that tickles your fancy - then, by all means, disregard what I have said I would prefer. 

You may see something that represents what you think your trophy should embody, and if that is the case - go for it. 

I used to have a bear taxi that I just loved thirty years ago, Lacy Taxidermy Dale McWhorter, and others criticized my love of his work as being... bear showing his teeth and bears don't snarl and bla bla bla, but I was the guy paying the bill that made it possible for him to deliver his artistry.  And I still have a couple and they still "wind my watch," so my money was well spent. 

Do your due diligence, but include these three if you are looking for a natural presentation (in my mind's eye), and make a decision based on what YOU want in your front room and do not be impatient if it may be delivered a long time from now.

Just because anyone else, or anyone else, seemingly likes what I like...  not a one of them will have it i their den for life. 

If you want something different than what they are suggesting you would like... go your own way.     
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2016, 08:57:23 PM »
Blacktails by Charlie
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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2016, 09:04:38 PM »
Blacktails by Charlie

That's what I am talking about!  Charlie Smith just moves me. 

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #23 on: November 05, 2016, 09:41:00 AM »
I fell in love with Charlie Smith's artistry, but Chatlie is way backed up right now.
Charlie told me he wasn't taking on new customers when I picked up my bull from him in 2013.  I'm guessing he has such a core of devoted repeat customers that they continue to bring him all the work he can handle.  It's too bad our old infamous friend with horrendous business practices but who does good taxidermy work hasnt taken him up on the offer to work for him so he can take on more work.  But then again, I can't imagine having to put up with her as an employee. :o

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #24 on: November 05, 2016, 05:54:06 PM »
I fell in love with Charlie Smith's artistry, but Chatlie is way backed up right now.
Charlie told me he wasn't taking on new customers when I picked up my bull from him in 2013.  I'm guessing he has such a core of devoted repeat customers that they continue to bring him all the work he can handle.  It's too bad our old infamous friend with horrendous business practices but who does good taxidermy work hasnt taken him up on the offer to work for him so he can take on more work.  But then again, I can't imagine having to put up with her as an employee. :o

Same thing he told me last time I spoke with him.

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #25 on: November 05, 2016, 06:23:55 PM »
Very Nice Blackie

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #26 on: November 05, 2016, 06:31:07 PM »
Natures Way without a doubt, Micheals work is awsome

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #27 on: November 13, 2016, 10:58:44 AM »
Hands down naturesway in spanaway ! Michael Whites work is the best I've seen and I just recently had him do a mule deer done in a wall pedestal . It's flawless and I'm maticulous on my stuff being a avid outdoor enthuesiest. I'd give him a call his blacktail look as alive as when you see them in there natural state not like other taxis work where they just look like a dead deer! Anyhow hope this is helpful. ;)

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Re: Western Wa Taxi for Blacktail
« Reply #28 on: December 21, 2016, 09:04:57 PM »
I have been using Natures Way since 2008, would not change this decision for any reason.
Michaels awesome at what he does!

 


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