How long is long enough?

[Irish_hunter93]

A sincere thanks for everyone's input. It's much appreciated, thank you

[jackelope]

If you’re in Snohomish county I’d run down to Duvall and talk to Chris at Wildlife Obsessions. He does awesome work. Told me a little over a year to do my deer and I had it back 13 months later.

[Irish_hunter93]

That is who I took it to, seems like he runs a tight ship, with good looking mounts. Thanks

[CastleRocker]

My son lost his first bear to a promising young taxidermist.  I had seen some great work he had done previously, and had the utmost confidence.   Didn't know he was just starting down a path of opioid addiction.  Several friends of mine had the same experience.   I took my boys first antelope to a different guy, and had the BEST experience I've ever had with a taxidermist. I dropped it off on September 12th, and he called to ask about fixing the "stripe" across the base of it's neck, but as it from my shot at him from the day before, I told him to leave it.  He called on November 20th to come get it.  Just over ONE month.  It's beautiful, and I asked hiw he does that beautiful work that quick.  He told me most taxidermists take on way more than they are capable of doing, and they don't work all day.  He works between 8 to 10 hours a day.  He's slowing down a lot more now days and only takes repeat customers, but he'll have my business until he retires for good.  Wish there were more like him!  He said the only mount/rug that should take more the 6-8 months are life-sized.

[hunter399]

I got a cougar rug I'm waiting on.
Between being on the small size,and my skinning ability.
Who knows how it will turn out.
First thing I've ever taken to a taxidermy place.
He does in house tanning,made it sound like he would have it done in 3-6 months .
Caused me to get in a hurry to have the money or balance ready.
Think I'm at 8 months now.  Which is not a problem.
I think they just tell ya what you wanna hear to get your business.
I also think some hold onto it longer to display in there shops.
To show other customers, quality work.
Haven't contacted him,I'll let him take his time and see what I get.
I'll probably contact him before the end of this year.

3 years and still frozen,and not even tanned yet.
Sounds like you made the right decision to move on.

[Rob]

If you’re in Snohomish county I’d run down to Duvall and talk to Chris at Wildlife Obsessions. He does awesome work. Told me a little over a year to do my deer and I had it back 13 months later.

I called 3 or 4 taxidermists trying to find someone to rug my Bear.  Either they would not take the work, they were 3 years out or quoted themselves out of the business.  I was refered to Wildlife obsessions.  Great work and had it in 11 months.  My buddy also had his done there.  Very good work for his bear too

[follow maggie]

I’m glad you were able to get back to even ground on it. Hopefully this new one will do what he says.

[Irish_hunter93]

My son lost his first bear to a promising young taxidermist.  I had seen some great work he had done previously, and had the utmost confidence.   Didn't know he was just starting down a path of opioid addiction.  Several friends of mine had the same experience.   I took my boys first antelope to a different guy, and had the BEST experience I've ever had with a taxidermist. I dropped it off on September 12th, and he called to ask about fixing the "stripe" across the base of it's neck, but as it from my shot at him from the day before, I told him to leave it.  He called on November 20th to come get it.  Just over ONE month.  It's beautiful, and I asked hiw he does that beautiful work that quick.  He told me most taxidermists take on way more than they are capable of doing, and they don't work all day.  He works between 8 to 10 hours a day.  He's slowing down a lot more now days and only takes repeat customers, but he'll have my business until he retires for good.  Wish there were more like him!  He said the only mount/rug that should take more the 6-8 months are life-sized.

That's a damn shame about your sons first bear....god I could only imagine how mad I'd be, seeing that disappointment on your kids face must have sucked.... that would be so aggravating.Glad you found a good one to work with though

[Irish_hunter93]

If you’re in Snohomish county I’d run down to Duvall and talk to Chris at Wildlife Obsessions. He does awesome work. Told me a little over a year to do my deer and I had it back 13 months later.

I called 3 or 4 taxidermists trying to find someone to rug my Bear.  Either they would not take the work, they were 3 years out or quoted themselves out of the business.  I was refered to Wildlife obsessions.  Great work and had it in 11 months.  My buddy also had his done there.  Very good work for his bear too

That's good to know. I think I made the right choice... something to say for being nice but there's also something about being walked on and F'd over

[Irish_hunter93]

I’m glad you were able to get back to even ground on it. Hopefully this new one will do what he says.

No kidding.... I am just happy to have gotten everything back. I was pretty worried about it. Anxiety is over , hopefully I have the taxidermist I use for the rest of my life

[Irish_hunter93]

I got a cougar rug I'm waiting on.
Between being on the small size,and my skinning ability.
Who knows how it will turn out.
First thing I've ever taken to a taxidermy place.
He does in house tanning,made it sound like he would have it done in 3-6 months .
Caused me to get in a hurry to have the money or balance ready.
Think I'm at 8 months now.  Which is not a problem.
I think they just tell ya what you wanna hear to get your business.
I also think some hold onto it longer to display in there shops.
To show other customers, quality work.
Haven't contacted him,I'll let him take his time and see what I get.
I'll probably contact him before the end of this year.

3 years and still frozen,and not even tanned yet.
Sounds like you made the right decision to move on.

Man, congrats on the cougar! That's b.adass


I'm glad I was able to get all my stuff back..... I'd call your taxidermist at the end of the timeframe he told you to get the scoop on what's going on with your mount.....call again at 1 year l, and if you start getting a string of b.s. excuses just take it somewhere else. I was nice, and patient and it got me nowhere. Not saying to be a dick or anything, be a genuine nice person, but don't get walked on either. When it gets to the point that you feel it in your gut, rip the band-aid off and get your animal back.


Good luck on the cougar! I want to see that thing posted when it is finished