Palouse 4x4

[gallion_t]

I got this guy opening morning. Spotted him getting out of his bed after the fog cleared. I was waiting on shooting hoping my dad would see him and get the shot but he ran about 20 yards up hill towards a game reserve before stopping. I shot and double lunged him. He then ran about another 70 yards before stopping again. I was going to let him get any closer to the game reserve so i shot again hitting him in the heart. he made it about another 20 yards before being down for the count. I was pleasantly surprised when i got up to him and noticed how much mass he had.

He is by far my biggest buck so I'm getting him mounted. I talked to taxidermist and he told me if i paid in full upfront i could get it back within 6 months otherwise it would be 9-11 months. Ive never had anything mounted before. Is that pretty standard practice? I have the funds to pay it all upfront and i would like it back sooner than later, but i would also like to have a little bit of leverage in case something comes. Any suggestions on what I should do?

[AKBowman]

I would try to see if he would do 80% upfront and withhold the 20% for when he is finished. Shooting for the same date of course. I would want to keep some leverage in the deal like you said. Nice deer BTW, that is a great WT.

[carpsniperg2]

Congrats

[robodad]

Rushing a trophy mount never turns out very good for the hunter, I'd find a different taxi in a hurry if I heard that 

Nice job on the deer though and taking out the coyote as well !! 

[gallion_t]

I told him ill just wait and only put half down. I was really pleased with the work he has in the show room. Hopefully mine turns out as good.

[halflife65]

Congrats on the deer!

Is that a coyote in the back of that pickup?

[gallion_t]

yea, thats a coyote my buddy shot.

[RuttinWapati]

Nice Buck!  Congrats

[Rooster1981]

Great  WT really nice 4x4 

[50CalJim]

Sweet looking Buck! Ugly shirt though.

[Co]

 

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

Go DAWGS!!

[Camp David]

Nice Buck.  I would not pay anyone unless I know them real real well. Trusted a few people and paid them 100% up front for work....the work never happened  People have a lot more incentive to finish the job when money is owed to them.

[YoterHunter]

hey Gallion T is gallion your last name.

[gallion_t]

First off GO COUGS!!!!! and yes gallion is my last name.