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Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« on: October 23, 2015, 06:59:26 AM »
I shot my first deer last weekend and it turned out to be a nice one. I'd like to get it mounted am looking for a reputable taxi near me. Anyone know/recommend one? I live in bothell but willing to drive for a good one.
Thanks.

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2015, 07:11:24 AM »
Fidalgo in Anacortes.  Garth does awesome work :tup:
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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2015, 07:54:07 AM »
I know it's 2 hours away, but it's well worth the drive to take it to Charlie's Taxidermy in Tenino.
His work is second to none, from what I've seen.  He is a sponsor on this website and shares plenty of his work.  Check him out!
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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2015, 07:57:14 AM »
Cool, thanks for the recommendations. He's sitting on ice right now cause he won't fit in my freezer, so hoping to get him in somewhere today.

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2015, 08:30:07 AM »
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Look in the Taxidermy Board, lots of names and contact info.

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2015, 08:33:12 AM »
I know it's 2 hours away, but it's well worth the drive to take it to Charlie's Taxidermy in Tenino.
His work is second to none, from what I've seen.  He is a sponsor on this website and shares plenty of his work.  Check him out!

 :yeah:

That's what I am talking about!!

I found out about Charlie Smith when I was visiting a friend who has a house full of taxidermy.  A couple mounts stood out as especially nice - he said:  They are from a guy who lives up in your country.  Ever since Dale McWhorter closed up Lacey Taxidermy I have been looking and this guy is the genuine article. 

 https://www.facebook.com/Charlies-Taxidermy-Tenino-Washington-118342931527511/ 

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2015, 08:37:58 AM »
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Fidalgo in Anacortes.  Garth does awesome work :tup:

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2015, 08:48:17 AM »
I took my Muley to the guy in North Bend (can't think of his name off hand) but it turned out fantastic.

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2015, 04:41:46 PM »
I shot my first buck this week and I took it to Buzzy Cook in North Bend.  My Buddy has used him a bunch and highly recommended him.  Based off what he has hanging around his shop I can't imagine being disappointed.

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2015, 07:49:33 PM »
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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2015, 08:10:20 PM »
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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2015, 08:31:47 PM »
A taxi's quality and turnaround time is more than how far of a drive they are to me. Artists that do quality work AND are done in 6-12 months are worth a drive halfway across the state IMHO. 18-24 months is unacceptable to me  :twocents:

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2015, 08:43:27 PM »
Nature's Way

Look in the Taxidermy Board, lots of names and contact info.

I think his work is fantastic.

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2015, 09:53:26 PM »
Another one for Garth at Fidalgo!

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2015, 08:43:30 AM »
 Fidalgo -happy with the results- 15years after my first mount the deer still looks like it did the day I picked it up....

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2015, 08:45:16 AM »
Pic of buck in question :dunno:

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2015, 08:56:47 AM »
Pic of buck in question :dunno:

I think he posted it in a different thread. It's a beaut.
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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2015, 09:16:48 AM »
Garth did my blacktail last year. It looks alive.
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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2015, 09:34:09 AM »
Have more photo's if you would like.

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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2015, 09:46:41 AM »
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Re: Local taxi recommendations for a nice muley. Bothell wa
« Reply #21 on: October 24, 2015, 09:51:36 AM »
Those all look great!! I had a friend who took his up to Rods in Arlington and got a couple other recommendations for him so I went up to see his work yesterday and thought it was great. So I left it with him. Thanks for all the comments/recommendations, I really appreciate it! Here is a pic in case you didn't see it on the other thread.

 


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