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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 11:43:40 AM

Title: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 11:43:40 AM: Not sure if this has been talked about yet but if i fill my tag this year i will be mounting it.
is there a list of do's and don'ts i need to make sure if i want to mount it.
thanks
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: cackle on September 12, 2008, 11:45:16 AM: I think michelle had a post on here some where aout feild care and capeing
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 11:47:05 AM: ok thanks
ill try and find it.
also do you guys know any good local taxi guys
:-)
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: BC CHASER on September 12, 2008, 11:49:52 AM: If you mount it please wear a :con: and dont take pics! :chuckle:
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 11:52:26 AM: ha ha
i just checked out michelle's site she does nice work.
i will keep that in mind
if i get the size of the bull i really want i might just do that hahahahah
just kiddin
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: cackle on September 12, 2008, 01:48:51 PM: here it is

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,9443.0.html
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 01:49:56 PM: Thanks
printing that out now
i hope i get to spend lots of money on a great head :-)
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: SpearitLake on September 12, 2008, 02:00:43 PM: Quote from: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 11:43:40 AM
Not sure if this has been talked about yet but if i fill my tag this year i will be mounting it.
is there a list of do's and don'ts i need to make sure if i want to mount it.
thanks

Well if it breaks the Bank over at B & C send me the Antlers and I'll take care of it for you :chuckle:
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 02:08:42 PM: im hoping it does...
at least one of the three of us.
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: hunterofelk on September 13, 2008, 03:51:43 PM: Rod's Taxidermy did my elk and I am very happy with it. He is in Arlington.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy94%2Fhunterofelk%2F100_1546.jpg&hash=18324a2e32dd2938304c5f401c6dbd0eefe93373)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy94%2Fhunterofelk%2F100_1529.jpg&hash=e6dd2286348d1ade03fa1a929b95b96f32dcbc0c)
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 14, 2008, 10:41:41 AM: wow very nice i will keep that in mind
i hope he is big enough!
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: addicted on September 14, 2008, 11:48:15 AM: +1 for michelle. we live in arlington and we drove 2 hours down to get to michelle :rolleyes:
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: Gutpile on September 14, 2008, 12:58:19 PM: Its better to shoot cows. You can mount them in the field without the help of a taxidermist.
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 14, 2008, 07:34:10 PM: that makes no sense..hahaha
i have a BULL ELK TAG!!!
haha
:hello:
no cow for this boy!
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: SilkWWU on September 14, 2008, 07:39:20 PM: Quote from: Gutpile on September 14, 2008, 12:58:19 PM
Its better to shoot cows. You can mount them in the field without the help of a taxidermist.

Something you would do with a woman and the word "mount"
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: Gutpile on September 14, 2008, 07:39:48 PM: Couldnt resist sorry. Haha
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: backwoods_boy on September 14, 2008, 09:39:01 PM: OK now im confused
:IBCOOL:
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: cackle on September 15, 2008, 03:38:57 PM: dont worry everyone is a lil confused their first time mounting something :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: So if i get a masher elk and want to mount it what do i do
Post by: MichaelJ on September 15, 2008, 04:51:46 PM: Quote from: cackle on September 15, 2008, 03:38:57 PM
dont worry everyone is a lil confused their first time mounting something :chuckle: :chuckle:

haha! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: