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Offline hunterofelk

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New elk mount.
« on: April 26, 2008, 08:53:34 AM »
I have hunted for a bull elk worthy of a shoulder mount for many seasons.  In December of 2006 I got a bull in the late hunt near Cle Elum.  Rod's Taxidermy in Arlington did the work and I am very happy with the elk.  I felt like I should share some photos.  He is just an average sized Washington bull, but he takes up a lot of space.  I think I will start hunting antlerless elk with the bow for awhile...until I get some more space!





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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2008, 09:11:50 AM »
hunterofelk- Congratulations on a very nice bull and a well done mount! Do you have a story that goes with that? Thanks for posting!
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2008, 09:41:40 AM »
Nice looking average sized bull :tung:  Man would I love to shot an average sized elk like that, sure looks like a trophy to me.  Beatiful taxidermy job also, looks incredible.
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2008, 10:01:05 AM »
not sure "average sized bull" is a good way to describe him. he looks great. congrats and thanks for sharing the pics
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2008, 10:17:23 AM »
i would love to see your version of a big bull. I would make that a centerpiece any day of the week. Nicely done.
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2008, 10:53:43 AM »
Very nice, He looks a bit better than average to me! Do you have a score on him?
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2008, 11:08:29 AM »
"Avarage sized Washington Bull" LOL, ya he is pretty average alright......since you need the space, I have the perfect spot for just an average sized bull right in the middle of my living room wall. I believe you could convince me to take that "average sized bull" off you hands if you tried, LOL.

Great looking mount on a great bull Hunterofelk, I like that pile of bone you have hanging behind him as well.
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2008, 12:36:22 PM »
Ditto on whats been said!

Thats an amazing bull brother...dont knock em...! Looks like the mount is excellent quality as well! Hope mine comes out that well...although...he is...um...well below aeverage I guess :P
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2008, 09:40:20 PM »
very nice bull!!! congrats and the mount looks awesome!!
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2008, 09:45:18 PM »
Nice looking bull!  Excellent looking horn pile!!!
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2008, 09:50:45 PM »
Nice bull cant complain about that!!!!! 8)
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2008, 07:43:50 PM »
Just curious how much does a shoulder mount like that sets a person back. I've heard it costs big money but i'm curious to help me decide how to handle an elk when packing it out.
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2008, 08:12:23 PM »
Awesome mount!   
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2008, 08:48:56 PM »
Rod does great work.  I checked out his shop last year before going on the early high buck hunt (just in case I'd need his services  ;)) and he had some great stuff.  Nice bull.
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Re: New elk mount.
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2008, 09:21:42 PM »
Nice  I would shoot that anyday
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