Best cougar taxidermist????

[Hornseeker]

By the way, Buzzy does do a fantastic job too...IMO (Olympic right?)

[bearpaw]

By the way, Buzzy does do a fantastic job too...IMO (Olympic right?)

He's definitely one of the best around....

[Hornseeker]

Well, I didn't know Soucy was in Libby... I am thinking it must have been HIS cats I saw... LMAO.   

[bearpaw]

There's a guy in Hamilton MT who has some great looking cats in his showroom too, can't remember the name.

This topic has contact info for most of the taxis here on the forum:  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,81381.0.html

[wayner]

Just make sure the eyes dont cross , unless you want a conversation piece. The one Bearpaw had redone by Fred turned very nice.

[MtnMuley]

Without a doubt, cats are the hardest.  If YOU are satisfied with paying 2K-2.5K (avg going prices) for "nice", but not incredible work on a lion, then that's your choice.  You have to see it every day, not me.  Beings a cat is so difficult make look real, I wouldn't hesitate to go with the best.  After all, one lifesize lion is "usually" what a hunter seeks.  I know it's very pricey, but you referred to the best. 

If you won't go with Phil, I'd suggest looking into Bucklucky.  Although I don't think he has done many lions, he strives for perfection in all his other work, so I can't see a lion being any different.   When you're good, you're good.

[Bearhunter]

I was in the same situation not to long ago I wanted to use Soucy in Libby but his cost is way up there and then factornin the cost of getting it back home....  I took a gamble and went with Charlie, with his eye for perfection we shall see how it turns out, keep your eye out for some photos and maybe you will want to use him as well!  Haha I'm putting you on the spot Charlie!!

[Bearhunter]

MtnMuley that's funny I was posting while you posted your last post, pretty much the same thoughts....

[Bean Counter]

*TAG* thanks guys 

If I ever kill a cougar, I will require a full body, open mouth mount.

[CAMPMEAT]

Aside from Soucy ($3900 is just too much money) who is the best cougar taxidermist in the region?  I have seen several mediocre cats, but would like to find one that can hit a home run every time...I'm just not a gambler.

Bart,

This guy is really good, the best I've seen anyplace around our neck of the woods. I'm very picky and won't take my animals anyplace else.

Born Again Taxidermy in Colville
509-684-2238   
Scott Hulse is the owner.

[MtnMuley]

I'm very picky and won't take my animals anyplace else.

I sure hope he's not the one who did the bobby that you have in your house, that you've posted photos of before!

[bearpaw]

Just make sure the eyes dont cross , unless you want a conversation piece. The one Bearpaw had redone by Fred turned very nice.

 

the wife actually likes that cougar now.... 

[Arteman]

This guy seems to do a pretty good job.

I don't usually bust out laughing to myself when I'm on the net, but your comment, and that pic, my god that was funny.  The dry humor!

[CAMPMEAT]

I'm very picky and won't take my animals anyplace else.

I sure hope he's not the one who did the bobby that you have in your house, that you've posted photos of before!

No way. The 2nd one was done by the good taxidermist. Big difference.

[Hornseeker]

My money says Charlie will do you a real good job...