Alls well that ends well, folks.
I called the gentleman and expressed my concerns. He called it a natural hair effect like how humans get a cow lick, or possibly a scar. He took some wire toothbrush to it and it seemed to comb down nicely. I don't think anyone else will notice and in now happy with how it looks. I took him home and need to get the drill out.
When I was a new hunter just a few years ago I thought shoulder mounts were kind of silly but now I can't wait to immortalize him on my wall.
Thanks to all who weighed in, especially Rick at Cedar River Taxidermy, who sent me a few helpful PMs. As Kuduman alluded To this is one of many examples of why its best to ask around delicately before throwing names around and having to pull the foot out of the mouth later on.... Which I've been known to do... From time to time
