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I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« on: May 17, 2014, 06:29:53 PM »
My favorite critters to mount , Toad Bulls !! Love doing these pedestal elk mounts. I even made the barnwood base on this one . Enjoy the pics .
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2014, 06:32:47 PM »
Wow very nice.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2014, 06:36:11 PM »
Another masterpiece there Charly

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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2014, 06:43:29 PM »
That is gorgeous.  Well done sir.  :drool: :kneel: :brew:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2014, 06:44:19 PM »
 That is awesome! :tup:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2014, 07:13:20 PM »
Very nice Charlie beautiful.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2014, 07:35:49 PM »
Wow!!! Great work....
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2014, 07:38:20 PM »
All I can say  is WOW
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2014, 07:41:44 PM »
Great job :tup:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2014, 07:46:02 PM »
Amazing mount as always Charlie!
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2014, 07:53:22 PM »
Awsome bull and mount :drool:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2014, 08:50:30 PM »
Awesome mount Charlie! You need to take that one to Boise. $200 for best elk mount ;)
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2014, 09:40:16 PM »
Thanks guys, Yeah Ric .....I'll just stay home and work LOL. Id love to go but got too much going on ! I really doubt Id stand a chance with you there  :tup:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2014, 08:57:24 AM »
Wow Charlie, saw him on your facebook page yesterday and I am still amazed!  He is definitely a reflection of your passion for bringing out the best in Toad bulls  :tup:  great job on the base too!
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2014, 09:16:10 AM »
Thanks Duane, I appreciate it buddy!
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2014, 03:11:21 PM »
Just beautiful!!
I might have you do that with my next one...
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2014, 03:44:47 PM »
You do very nice work...   Thanks for sharing.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2014, 04:20:37 PM »
Nice work Charlene.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2014, 04:27:15 PM »
That's an awesome mount! How long does it take you to do something like that?
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2014, 04:50:13 PM »
Beautiful!!!
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2014, 05:18:45 PM »
Very Nice job,  and a great bull,  one heck of a center piece there.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2014, 06:11:50 PM »
love love love it!!!
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2014, 09:14:37 PM »
Quote from: Mr Mykiss on May 18, 2014, 03:11:21 PM
Just beautiful!!
I might have you do that with my next one...
Now thats some confidence right there! :tup:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2014, 09:21:48 PM »
Nice work of Art Charlie. :tup:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #24 on: May 19, 2014, 08:13:10 AM »
Quote from: huntnphool on May 18, 2014, 09:14:37 PM
Quote from: Mr Mykiss on May 18, 2014, 03:11:21 PM
Just beautiful!!
I might have you do that with my next one...
Now thats some confidence right there! :tup:
Blind. Unsubstantiated confidence!!
I was spoiled with my first elk. I was also spoiled by having Charlie do it for me. Hands down the best.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2014, 09:29:16 AM »
Nice job charlie! Ya lets go to the idaho show we can ride together. It will be a good time and will only take three to four days to go there and come back we can pic up ric to on the way through yakima if he wants to go too. Give me a call we can talk about it in more detail. Thanks micheal
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #26 on: May 19, 2014, 09:53:01 AM »
Quote from: Mr Mykiss on May 19, 2014, 08:13:10 AM
Quote from: huntnphool on May 18, 2014, 09:14:37 PM
Quote from: Mr Mykiss on May 18, 2014, 03:11:21 PM
Just beautiful!!
I might have you do that with my next one...
Now thats some confidence right there! :tup:
Blind. Unsubstantiated confidence!!
I was spoiled with my first elk. I was also spoiled by having Charlie do it for me. Hands down the best.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #27 on: May 19, 2014, 01:46:21 PM »
Wow...
Some day, I might be as lucky and confident as Mr. Mykiss...we'll see.
Amazing work as usual, Charlie. Really nice.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #28 on: May 20, 2014, 08:19:28 PM »
That bull is amazing! I can't stop staring at it. Beautiful work.
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #29 on: May 20, 2014, 08:39:33 PM »
-ive been looking at your work for a few years now. its official, im takingvmy animals to u from now on. great work!
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #30 on: May 21, 2014, 07:09:30 AM »
Sweet mount right there, I love the look of old barn wood on projects really adds character.
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« Reply #31 on: May 22, 2014, 09:24:14 AM »
Very nice!  :tup:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #32 on: May 22, 2014, 10:02:30 AM »
Cool base! Is that a wa bull?
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2014, 11:42:30 AM »
That's a cool mount! :tup:
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #34 on: May 22, 2014, 02:46:00 PM »
Its a Montana Archery Bull Chris, Thanks Guys.  Got another Couple  Big Washington  Bulls coming up That are pedestalas also!!
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Re: I just have to post this as they are my favorite,9x8 350 class elk pedestal .
« Reply #35 on: May 22, 2014, 02:47:01 PM »
Beautiful mount and elk. Nice job, Charles.
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