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Community => Taxidermy & Scoring => Topic started by: rodell on March 26, 2014, 12:09:11 PM

Title: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: rodell on March 26, 2014, 12:09:11 PM: Hi,

My friend and I have just returned from Argentina, and, we're looking for a local (WA, MT, ID, OR) shop that would be interested in this group of work.

Texas Dall - 2 shoulder mounts
Texas Dall - horns only
Fallow Deer - 2 shoulder mounts
Russian Boar - shoulder mount
Fox - full mount - nature scene
Blackbuck - shoulder mount
Red stag - 2 shoulder mounts
Dorsett Ram - 2 shoulder mounts

Who would the group recommend for this kind of work, and why? Also, could we expect a discount for this volume of an order? We are definitely not looking for the "cheapest", but rather the best value.

Thank you in advance for the net.wisdom on this one.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: h20hunter on March 26, 2014, 12:19:51 PM: Sorry....but I'm gonna say it......you need pictures of this hunt in order to be provided with any recommendations. Shame on you sir :nono: for posting such a list of animals and no pics of dead critters, the weapons used to kill (not harvest) them, and a little about the hunt.

Cheers!
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Post by: MC37493 on March 26, 2014, 12:22:49 PM: Sounds like a great hunt
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Post by: Rainier10 on March 26, 2014, 12:25:06 PM: I have always used Cedar River Taxidermy, site sponsor and has a banner at the top of the trophy room pages. For me he has done a great job on my standard stuff, deer, bear and cougar. I have never been lucky enough to afford a hunt for the types of animals you have taken but I have seen plenty of the odd stuff at Rick's shop and am always impressed with the quality of his mounts. I would take a look at his website and give him a call to see what he is working on now. I think every time I have been to his shop he has had something exotic that he has been working on.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: combs338 on March 26, 2014, 12:32:04 PM: PM sent
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: rodell on March 26, 2014, 12:46:02 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on March 26, 2014, 12:19:51 PM
Sorry....but I'm gonna say it......you need pictures of this hunt in order to be provided with any recommendations. Shame on you sir :nono: for posting such a list of animals and no pics of dead critters, the weapons used to kill (not harvest) them, and a little about the hunt.

Cheers!

Fair Enough! The hunt took place in Santiago del Estero province, about 600 km from Buenos Aires. The gun used for all of the animals shown below was a Blaser R8 in 6.5x55, topped with a Bushnell Elite 6500. Most animals succumbed to a single round. 140 grain Accubonds at 2655 fps did the trick.

My friend used my R8 and his Thompson Encore handgun in 7mm-08 for his animals. My Blaser with the 9.3x62 was also used for a drop horn water buffalo, not pictured.

These pics are of mine, I don't feel like it is my place to post the others!

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For some reason, the Dorsett just called to me!
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: h20hunter on March 26, 2014, 12:47:01 PM: Very nice sir.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on March 26, 2014, 12:49:37 PM: Those are awesome animals. Thanks for sharing. Check out Cedar River, Nature's Way, and Michelle Nelson for taxi recommendations.
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Post by: combs338 on March 26, 2014, 12:50:04 PM: Thanks for sharing. Looks like it was a fun successful hunt! :tup:
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: blindluck on March 26, 2014, 12:53:05 PM: I would agree with Rainier10. Rick at cedar river does outstanding work and is great to deal with ,he has done several shoulder mounts for me as well. you won't be disappointed!!!
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: bearpaw on March 26, 2014, 12:54:44 PM: rodell those look like some nice trophies. :twocents:

Be sure the taxidermist you choose either can accept foreign shipments or works with a receiving agent who can. Your people in Argentina will need to have info for who will be acting as the receiving agent.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: duckmen1 on March 26, 2014, 12:58:22 PM: Peters taxidermy will take care of you and provide awesome mounts on those animals. They have tons of experience in different animals such as these and everything else I can think of. Will provide a lifelike mount and you will be happy with the work. Go check out there showroom and chat with them and I'm sure you will find what your looking for. Located in graham off 224th street
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: JohnVH on March 26, 2014, 01:07:48 PM: don't know where 'local' is exactly, but the best Ive seen is Bruce Tadeyeske, he does and books safari's also, so he knows those animals well.

http://www.wildlifearttaxidermy.com/ (http://www.wildlifearttaxidermy.com/)
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: Coltsdad on March 26, 2014, 01:33:35 PM: Elk Plain Taxidermy in Graham Paul does outstanding work.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: jackmaster on March 26, 2014, 01:52:30 PM: Quote from: duckmen1 on March 26, 2014, 12:58:22 PM
Peters taxidermy will take care of you and provide awesome mounts on those animals. They have tons of experience in different animals such as these and everything else I can think of. Will provide a lifelike mount and you will be happy with the work. Go check out there showroom and chat with them and I'm sure you will find what your looking for. Located in graham off 224th street
:yeah:Fred and Joe have done a ton of African type and Argentina and Australia animals, they use to go to Africa every year and they are great people... those red stag are friggin awesome....SOMEDAY FOR SURE.... just gotta get over my dislike of flying first :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: Natures Way on March 26, 2014, 02:28:54 PM: Here are a couple pics of some of our work. plus have many more if needed or come bye and check out our showroom. Congrats to harvesting some nice animals. We are also a USDA approved establishment. So we can help you with your shipment of trophies from foreign countries. we can also help you with your shipping, customs and your import documentation, Fish and Wildlife and USDA paperwork. Thanks Micheal
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: brianb231 on March 26, 2014, 02:29:55 PM: Peters Taxidermy in Graham Specializes in game from abroad. They did a nice job on my Elk from last year and they were pretty fast as well.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: bowhunterforever on March 26, 2014, 03:15:45 PM: Awsome trophies :tup:
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Post by: Elkstuffer on March 26, 2014, 04:54:11 PM: Looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: hardrichard on March 26, 2014, 07:59:39 PM: that fella right above me is one hell of a taxidermist :tup: and a real good guy as well :) am looking forward to seeing my sheep when he's done I have seen a lot of his work and he does a amazing job on all the critters.
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Post by: ICEMAN on March 26, 2014, 08:04:00 PM: Tagging.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: Quackwhacker on March 26, 2014, 11:43:37 PM: Nice trophies! They sure grow some big animals in other parts of the world. Good luck on choosing a taxidermist.
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: bugs n bones on March 27, 2014, 06:44:17 AM: Ceder river taxidermy :tup:
Title: Re: Semi-large group of animals - recommendation?
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on March 27, 2014, 07:43:22 AM: rodell - congrats on some nice trophy's. You should send the photo of the Dorsett to Blaser. Could be there next poster.

And love the Blaser, I have the R93 in 30-06 and .300wsm. Great riflles.