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Offline swanderek

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Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« on: November 01, 2020, 12:31:56 PM »
Any recommendations?
Natures way is very very good but is $950 now.
Is that standard cost now?

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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2020, 12:47:32 PM »
Mike does exceptional work although he’s very busy so don’t be in a hurry to get it back. I’m sure there are cheaper options out there but you usually get what you pay for.

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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2020, 03:22:51 PM »
How about Rainer or peters?
I want to go to mike but he is almost 2 years out

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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2020, 03:29:15 PM »
Had a deer & cougar rug done by Zach @ Rainer years ago but haven’t heard or seen any work from him for a long time. Used to do good work🤷‍♂️

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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2020, 03:39:40 PM »
2nd Zach at rainer taxidermy.

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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2020, 05:14:33 PM »
Desmond at pine acres taxidermy. Formerly all game taxidermy

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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2020, 05:56:53 PM »
The guy who is in back of Muzzleloaders Supply in Puyallup did a decent job on my bear rug a few years ago.
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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2020, 11:13:00 PM »
I don't remember the name, but a Taxi in Oly/Tumwater was highly recommended several times in the last couple years.   I'm sure you could Google it and sort out the name.  $650 pops into my mind;
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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2020, 12:56:16 PM »
Ridge Runner Taxidermy out in Olalla. I've brought all my euro mounts time Jason. Good guy.

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Re: Taxidermist recommendations around Tacoma...
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2020, 02:28:22 PM »
I like the work from Carla at "Little Willy's Wonders" in Buckley.

 


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