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The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« on: May 12, 2009, 09:21:37 AM »
The rest of Dad's Namibian trophies are finally in his house.  Thought I would post the photos.  Mine should be here by the end of the month.
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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2009, 09:27:17 AM »
very nice...those eland are huge!
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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2009, 10:42:26 AM »
around 2,000 pounds...

I initally questioned why he wanted to shoot one, but I really like the mount and it was a great hunt.  Best eating game animal on earth I think too.

This shot gives you an idea how big they are.  The guy standing next to it is probably 5'6" or so.

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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2009, 11:22:32 AM »
Awesom trophy's, I cant wait to go and try and get my Oryx in February, I love that mount!
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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2009, 11:33:19 AM »
Very nice! ;)

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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2009, 11:35:31 AM »
sweet room man. what memories...

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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2009, 04:25:37 PM »
Awsome mounts! :drool:
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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2009, 08:09:35 PM »
All I can say is   Sometime :drool:

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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2009, 10:10:24 PM »
Mounts look good but why is the Wart Hog blue/grey?

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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2009, 12:53:03 AM »
Great pics!!! Thanks for posting them!!
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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2009, 01:46:46 PM »
Mounts look good but why is the Wart Hog blue/grey?

Great question.  The pig actually was blue/grey.  The taxidermist took photos from our hunt and matched it.  If you look at the photos next to the mount it is a perfect match.

Warthogs really are a kind of blue color once you wash off the dust.  they get individual color from whatever they roll in. 

Here are a few photos, my pig, and his.  mine looks brownish red, his is blue.  My mount will be brownish red.  I have seen the shop photos and mine is not nearly as blue as Dads.

Very interesting...
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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2009, 01:54:32 PM »
those wart hogs sure are ugly.
I tumbled him..

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Re: The rest of my Dad's Namibian mounts
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2009, 02:01:13 PM »
Wait till you see the photos of my Warthog mount... I have outdone myself.  I will never top the concept I requested the taxidermist to create for me...  only about 4 weeks or so before I have it in the house.  only about 5 weeks ro so till I get served the divorce papers.
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