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Community => Taxidermy & Scoring => Topic started by: quacksmoker on September 04, 2014, 08:36:25 AM

Title: Bear Hide Treatment and Taxidermist Recommendations
Post by: quacksmoker on September 04, 2014, 08:36:25 AM: Shot a beautiful chocolate bear last night in Idaho. As expected, he died on a nasty hillside and I had to quarter and pack him out. The hill side was dirt and a great wrestling mach ensued while skinning the bear out. As a result, there is dirt on the hide inside and out, and it still needs to be fleshed out.

My questions are...

What should I do with the hide before taking it to the taxidermist?I want the hide tanned w/ paws, not a rug. Should I try cleaning it up myself? I was able to get everything cooled quickly. I took my time skinning it so I think my cuts are fairly accurate.

Any taxidermist recommendations for the Spokane area?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Bea Hide Treatment and Taxidermist Recommendations
Post by: bearkautz on September 04, 2014, 09:00:43 AM: 208-659-6982. shown west is just on the Idaho side close to cabelas .
Title: Re: Bea Hide Treatment and Taxidermist Recommendations
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on September 04, 2014, 09:13:07 AM: There's a guy up here in Pend Oreille County that I recommend for bears. Let me know if you're interested.