collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Where to get elk shoulder mount?  (Read 4613 times)

Offline WSU

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2009
  • Posts: 5506
Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« on: November 27, 2017, 03:38:29 PM »
I'm thinking of getting mount done of a bull I got a few years ago.  I'm looking for reviews of where to go and where not to go.  Anyone have any good or bad reviews to forward?  I'm located in Olympia.  PMs welcome.

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50421
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2017, 04:35:53 PM »
Just saw some really nice looking mounts at Cedar River Taxidermy when I was dropping my goat off. I know Rick comes very highly regarded as one of the best local to us.  I think it’s considered enumclaw where his shop is. It’s close either way.   


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
:fire.:

" In today's instant gratification society, more and more pressure revolves around success and the measurement of one's prowess as a hunter by inches on a score chart or field photos produced on social media. Don't fall into the trap. Hunting is-and always will be- about the hunt, the adventure, the views, and time spent with close friends and family. " Ryan Hatfield

My posts, opinions and statements do not represent those of this forum

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50421
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2017, 04:47:32 PM »
You should also look at Nature’s Way and Black River Taxidermy.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
:fire.:

" In today's instant gratification society, more and more pressure revolves around success and the measurement of one's prowess as a hunter by inches on a score chart or field photos produced on social media. Don't fall into the trap. Hunting is-and always will be- about the hunt, the adventure, the views, and time spent with close friends and family. " Ryan Hatfield

My posts, opinions and statements do not represent those of this forum

Offline ruttnbuck

  • blacktail finatic
  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Oct 2008
  • Posts: 369
  • Location: Rochester
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2017, 08:55:24 AM »
Look up black river taxidermy,  very professional and beautiful work.  Located in Rochester

Offline Gringo31

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: May 2009
  • Posts: 5607
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2017, 10:18:32 AM »
Natures way does good work but I think he may be a bit slammed.
We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.
-Ronald Reagan

Offline fishngamereaper

  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 8769
  • Location: kitsap
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2017, 10:44:01 AM »
A bit of a drive but look at Advantage in Davenport...they do awesome work.

Offline Buzz2401

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2013
  • Posts: 1207
  • Location: Shelton
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2017, 10:53:44 AM »
Little Willy's in Enumclaw did my buck and he did a great job and had it back to me in under 6 months.

Offline duckmen1

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2009
  • Posts: 2558
  • Location: outdoors
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2017, 11:06:18 AM »
Peters taxidermy. I love there work. Top notch and fantastic people. I started taking my work there when i first started hunting 14 years ago and always have been exceptionally happy with the work and customer service.
Maturity is when you have the power to destroy someone who did you wrong but instead you breathe, walk away, and let life take care of them.

Offline Bronson

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 302
  • Location: Western Wa
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2017, 11:11:07 AM »
Rick at Cedar River did a bull for me.  I was very happy with the work he did.  All the projects he had in his shop looked great too.  Was very good about communication and expectations as well.

Offline Antlershed

  • Trade Count: (+8)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2007
  • Posts: 4822
  • Location: Olympia, WA
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2017, 12:28:14 PM »
Natures way does good work but I think he may be a bit slammed.
I think I saw him post on Facebook the other day that he wasn’t taking anything in at this time, but it would be worth the call to find out for sure.

Offline Watimberghost

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2008
  • Posts: 2097
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2017, 12:35:52 PM »
Rick at Cedar River did a bull for me.  I was very happy with the work he did.  All the projects he had in his shop looked great too.  Was very good about communication and expectations as well.

 :yeah: :yeah:

Offline Ice Cap

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 298
  • Location: Central WA
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2017, 12:41:19 PM »
Buzzy Cook at Olympic Taxidermy in North Bend.
I have been taking stuff there for over 30 years and he is one of the best!

Offline boneaddict

  • Site Sponsor
  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50475
  • Location: Selah, Washington
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2017, 12:50:00 PM »
I’ve been eyeballing Nature’s way if I ever were to have one done.  Charlie’s work has always impressed me, but I think he is booked out. 

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50421
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2017, 12:53:18 PM »
I’ve been eyeballing Nature’s way if I ever were to have one done.  Charlie’s work has always impressed me, but I think he is booked out. 

Charlie told me he wouldn't take any more work for a while.
:fire.:

" In today's instant gratification society, more and more pressure revolves around success and the measurement of one's prowess as a hunter by inches on a score chart or field photos produced on social media. Don't fall into the trap. Hunting is-and always will be- about the hunt, the adventure, the views, and time spent with close friends and family. " Ryan Hatfield

My posts, opinions and statements do not represent those of this forum

Offline NoBark

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2007
  • Posts: 565
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2017, 01:05:36 PM »
I'd put in a good word for Wildlife Art Taxidermy in Whatcom County.  Worth the drive imo.   Bruce does some excellent work! 

Offline riverrun

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Mar 2010
  • Posts: 157
  • Location: Yakima
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2017, 07:26:44 PM »
Keeping it real taxidermy! Father and son team. They do good work!

Offline T-Dozzer

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2013
  • Posts: 868
  • Location: East and West
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2017, 06:23:13 PM »
Cedar River Taxi.
Rick is an artist & 1 hellva nice guy.

Offline Stein

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2013
  • Posts: 13026
  • Location: Arlington
Re: Where to get elk shoulder mount?
« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2018, 07:51:04 PM »
Nature's Way, my antelope was beyond belief.  It was right at 16 months if I remember right and well worth the wait.

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Looking for a hunting partner by vincepnw
[Today at 10:51:51 PM]


AUCTION: Custom knife by Alden Cole by b0bbyg
[Today at 10:12:34 PM]


Koro Traps 4 Sale by Humptulips
[Today at 10:03:34 PM]


Stone Glacier packs by greenhead_killer
[Today at 09:06:17 PM]


Cougar Tips by hunter399
[Today at 09:00:44 PM]


Still no bears by Jellymon
[Today at 08:46:50 PM]


Lund Fisherman 1800 info/advice by lewy
[Today at 08:43:58 PM]


Anti-Snagging Rule ? by Stein
[Today at 08:21:48 PM]


Bass Pro Strikes Again by EnglishSetter
[Today at 08:05:43 PM]


GROUSE 2025...the Season is looming! by Dave Workman
[Today at 07:08:46 PM]


High buck hunt by bmc02
[Today at 06:07:22 PM]


Ten Years, and still plugging along by bearpaw
[Today at 05:27:36 PM]


Scope/mount options Ruger Ranch 5.56 by Westside88
[Today at 03:31:01 PM]


Bear Meat Care after the shot by jrebel
[Today at 03:24:19 PM]


More Kings! by trophyhunt
[Today at 01:35:26 PM]


Montana Antelope Draw by bustedoldman
[Today at 11:11:02 AM]


WSTA 2025 Summer Rendezvous Agenda by Humptulips
[Today at 10:54:35 AM]


HUNTNNW 2025 trail cam thread and photos by kodiak06
[Today at 10:34:16 AM]


Looking for River Bank Salmon Fishing Help, Tips, etc: Lewis Co Area by AROTTY
[Today at 07:39:42 AM]


2025 Montana alternate list by tdot24
[Today at 07:34:07 AM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal