Bear half mount taxidermists

[O. hemionus]

I've talked to a couple of you on here regarding good taxidermists for a bear half mount for my fall bear that I got this year, but I'm still doing my research and compiling taxidermists/photos. Does anyone know of a fairly local (trying to avoid shipping out-of-state) taxidermist that specializes in bears? If you have any photos of closed-mouth half (or full) mounts, post 'em up! I think I searched through every previous post on the forum trying to find ideas for half-mounts. I don't usually spend much on taxidermy, but this bear was too nice not to have mounted. It will probably be a one-time deal, and I want to make sure I find the right taxidermist for the job.

I've heard good things about Charlie's Taxidermy, but he told me he is only doing work for friends at this point. Does anyone know anything about Alden's Taxidermy? His bears look pretty good, but I'm having a little trouble reaching him.

Thanks!

[elkslayer069]

Mike at natures way hands down he did my last lifesized bear and doing my half mount this year check him out

[Tikka300wsm]

Let’s see some mounts..I’m on the fence about doing a half mount on mine this year.

[Ballance1]

20” B&C

[Natures Way]

One we did a while ago!

[h20hunter]

I like that last one.....very intense but not a bared teeth fake scary.

[BLDtraLR]

Not gonna say who did mine >:(but don't know if you can see the necklace i made out of the teeth and claws not even close looks like he used a cub form and it took 2 plus years to get it back   Really like the way the form is though.  Tired of waiting 2  plus yrs to get my stuff back still waiting on my entiat buck uggghhh !!!!  Anyway all my next stuff is going to Nature's way.  Mike does exceptional work !!!!

[WA hunter14]

Does a bear half mount cost about the same as a deer shoulder mount?

[Turner89]

I like that last one.....very intense but not a bared teeth fake scary.

  Very cool

[Ieatelk]

Nature's way. Did a great job for me!

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[washingtonmuley]

I would say natures way would be the one to use.

[brew]

here is my 3 legged bear i shot and had it done in a 1/2 body mount.  was just going to just get a shoulder mount done but was hunting with my cuzin who talked me into the 1/2 body do to the uniqueness of the bear---yeah it cost a lot more but glad i did...cool to look up at the wall and see that every day.  Taxi told me he was sad to see it go out of his front room cuz folks walked in and seen it, commented what a cool mount it was.  I had Zack at Rainier Taxidermy in Roy do the bear .  i had Aldens do a blacktail mount for me and it is beautiful...kinda spendy but you get what you pay for

[beaslayer6]

Mike natures way does awesome work..

[724wd]

I didn't want the open mouth snarly bear. Mike Casper did the work. He got it just how i wanted.

[BlackRiverTaxidermy]

Heres a few...the 2nd and 3rd pic is a BIG spring bear from earlier this year.

[HntnFsh]

Like the Spring bear! Very nice!

[Bullseye108]

The spring bear looks great on my wall.  Thanks Joel.

[boneaddict]

I really like that mount

[ryanj]

  nice

[jackelope]

I think all of our current sponsor taxidermists do pretty awesome work.
I haven't seen Rick from Cedar River Taxidermy mentioned but his work is top notch as well.  I've heard some taxi's aren't taking any more work in this year so be aware of that. Don't have any specific info...just have to ask before you make your decision.

[O. hemionus]

Thanks for all the info, guys. Had to put the research on hold for a bit due to all the running around during the holidays, but plan on taking it in to someone soon (haven't decided who yet). Hopefully they will still take it