Author Topic: 2012 Oregon archery Black Bear mount - in progress (Read 11033 times)

Pygmy · « **on:** May 01, 2013, 05:52:04 PM »

Thought I'd post the progress photo's of my 2012 archery black bear being mounted by Cedar River Taxidermy. They called me today to come check the position of the form. I had requested a pedestal mount with a longer back and more pronounced scallop. Once I brought in the end table they ordered the base. Hopefully I'll get a chance to take more progress pics before it's done. They do amazing work! Posting pics of before (still breathing), during and after.

Shooter · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2013, 06:22:53 PM »

Great, can't wait to see more, thanks for posting!

woodman · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2013, 09:02:45 PM »

brett, that is going to be a cool set of sequential pictures you have going. That looks like a really nice bear and I am sure with you being so closely involved it will be great when it's done. I would bet that it will be a source of pride for many years to come.

bucklucky · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2013, 09:25:15 PM »

Very cool mount, They will do it justice for sure . Cant wait to see the finished mount !! For us taxidermists , its much more fun to do projects like this!!

Pygmy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2013, 07:34:08 AM »

Cole started sculpting...

Gringo31 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2013, 08:13:50 AM »

Austrian Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2013, 10:28:16 AM »

pendoreilleadventures · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2013, 10:58:00 AM »

elkoholic1 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 02, 2013, 11:48:50 AM »

FSTaxidermy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 02, 2013, 01:26:13 PM »

Lookin great!

Pygmy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2013, 03:24:07 PM »

Just stopped in to check on progress. I couldn't be happier with how it's turning out. I was telling Rick how awesome it is to see this bear again. The last time I saw it is just a vapor of a memory because of all the excitement and emotion. Too cool. And great that Rick is a hunter too, like these other amazing taxidermists, who appreciate the love of the animals, the hunt and the memories these mounts give us. Thanks for making this your careers and providing such an important service to all of us.

bucklucky · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2013, 03:35:37 PM »

Very nice , that thing had some nice hair too. Nice job Rick!

throttlejocky20 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2013, 07:54:51 PM »

FSTaxidermy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2013, 07:32:46 AM »

Coming along nicely

cedarriver · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:54:23 PM »

Hey Brett,
Thanks for posting this project like you are. It's a real pleasure for us to work for clients like your self, who appreciate our work and the animals we get to work on for you.
Going to be cool to see the bear from in the woods, to in your house. Thanks, Rick

elkoholic1 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2013, 11:52:12 AM »

Pygmy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2013, 08:41:21 PM »

Last update. Picked up the finished mount from Rick and Cole today at Cedar River Taxidermy. They did a fantastic job, couldn't be happier with how it turned out. A great add was Rick's use of the extra bear hide that was cut from the mount. He shaved the guard hairs down to the under fur and used that as the backing of the pedestal form. I loved how that looks and that it was part of my bear. The additional length of the torso also made the hair curl around the back of the form. Cole did an awesome job with the terrain, looks like the place where he was taken during archery elk season. Thanks Rick and Cole for putting up with me taking pictures through this process! You were great to work with.

woodman · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2013, 01:33:09 AM »

That bear came out great! It looks great in your nice surroundings there and that elk in the background looks pretty awesome also! This has been a nice thread that you put together here.

bucklucky · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2013, 07:59:12 AM »

Turned out great!! Nice job Cedar River Taxidermy

Pygmy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 29, 2013, 08:35:58 AM »

Just one more photo

Smossy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2013, 08:41:22 AM »

Half mount is weird, but it does look really good! Id take two tall plants and place them right behind him on the wall. Make him look like hes coming out of the bushes

WonkyWapiti · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:47:52 PM »

Not only does Rick at Cedar River Taxidermy do good work he is an all around nice guy and makes a lot of donations to auctions/banquets in the area. Nice mount you have there!

cedarriver · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:58:20 AM »

Thanks everyone.
Pygmy, great pics from beginning to end. Looks great in the house! Thanks for the story and write up.

FSTaxidermy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 03, 2013, 09:36:31 AM »

Turned out great

elkoholic1 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2013, 01:04:48 PM »

nice!!!

Austrian Hunter · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2013, 01:13:29 PM »

Sweet!!!!

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #26 on:** June 03, 2013, 04:11:00 PM »

Looks good

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