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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2011, 12:30:08 PM »
If you get one let me know, I am doing up a lifesize with the one I got last year and was going to put a bear in the scene but another cougar may be nice.

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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2011, 12:31:44 PM »
If you get one let me know, I am doing up a lifesize with the one I got last year and was going to put a bear in the scene but another cougar may be nice.

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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2011, 06:57:29 PM »
I thought I would add a little something to this thread that is somewhat off the topic but it might be a thought for you if you don't have the money for a mount or a rug.
I sent my cougar hide off to Moyle Mink to have it dressed the other day. Called them before and it costs $135 plus postage. Postage was about $10.
Must be fully fleshed though.
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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2012, 06:36:11 PM »
I have a big chocolate bear killed last years, had it tanned for a rug because of the size couldn't see not doing some thing with him, i know they don't keep for ever.

I already have 3 rugs and 2.... 1/2 mounts on the wall, is there any one out there that would be interested in the hide, it was a bow kill, head was 19-15/16. bear weighted 385,  good hide i just hate to see it go to waist, skinning,fleshing, salting, and tanning. cost me 400. would be willing to get rid of him for what i have into him,  if he can be put to good use.

Only will sell if (it legal ) &  i'm not over stepping any or boundaries on here, not looking to make any $ just want to see some good come of the skin. thanks Brian
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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2012, 04:22:56 PM »
Get it tanned by a good tannery then soak it up  sweat it over night in a bag,, take measurements the next day then double bag it and freeze it..It will last a very long time, This will give you time to decide if you want to mount it or sell it

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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2012, 04:50:25 PM »
Get it tanned by a good tannery then soak it up  sweat it over night in a bag,, take measurements the next day then double bag it and freeze it..It will last a very long time, This will give you time to decide if you want to mount it or sell it
he has already been tanned at a good tannery just got him hanging on the wall i just don't see my self doing any thing with him would like to see something good come from him   
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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2012, 04:59:40 PM »
wonder if it actually is legal to sell it.
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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2012, 05:06:30 PM »
I'm think if it is all in one piece that it is OK to sell them now as far as i Know?????
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Re: Is there a taxidermist market for cougar hides?
« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2012, 11:58:11 PM »
wonder if it actually is legal to sell it.

Yes, it is legal now to sell bear and cougar hides. Didn't used to be but the law was changed a few years back. Still illegal to sell claws removed from the hide.
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