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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: shanevg on August 01, 2013, 11:58:57 AM

Title: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: shanevg on August 01, 2013, 11:58:57 AM: I've thrown a lot of hides away over the years as my taxidermist has never shown any interest in buying any. Seen a lot of people talking about selling their hides to taxidermists and wondering if anyone here does buy them. If so, how much do you pay?

Good chance I'll be able to provide a few this fall if you do. Let me know!
Title: Re: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: Dave B on August 06, 2013, 03:57:11 PM: I had talked to some lady in Okanogan that said they will buy bear skins. This was a few years ago but I think she said she would pay around $100-$150 depending on the size, color, and overall shape of the skins. I dont remember the business name but a quick google search would probably do it for you.
Title: Re: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: Dave B on August 06, 2013, 04:01:18 PM: Here I did it for you.

Promise Land Tannery

228 Cameron Lake Loop Road

Okanogan, WA 98840

(509)422-3814

pltannery@promiselandranch.net

Not positive its the same place but looks to be.
Title: Re: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: MtnMuley on August 06, 2013, 04:06:44 PM: I wouldn't bank on her giving you 100-150. :twocents:
Title: Re: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: oldschooltrucks on August 06, 2013, 04:26:45 PM: How much on average would a taxidermist charge just to buy one? My dad is looking for one for their farm
Title: Re: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 06, 2013, 06:48:13 PM: I'll buy them if I want a few for stock. They have to have good hair with no rubs and no major scars. Claws need to be on the hide also. $100 - $150 is about right as far as what they go for raw.
Title: Re: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: skagitsteel on August 06, 2013, 08:50:45 PM: Quote from: Michelle_Nelson on August 06, 2013, 06:48:13 PM
I'll buy them if I want a few for stock. They have to have good hair with no rubs and no major scars. Claws need to be on the hide also. $100 - $150 is about right as far as what they go for raw.

what if we shot the claws off? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Taxidermists - Any one buy bear hides?
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 07, 2013, 12:56:59 AM: Quote from: skagitsteel on August 06, 2013, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: Michelle_Nelson on August 06, 2013, 06:48:13 PM
I'll buy them if I want a few for stock. They have to have good hair with no rubs and no major scars. Claws need to be on the hide also. $100 - $150 is about right as far as what they go for raw.

what if we shot the claws off? :chuckle:

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