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Title: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: RatRodMike on May 17, 2016, 10:20:56 AM: Okay, I just put in for all my special permits. :IBCOOL: Mt. goat is always one that makes me thinks of what I would do if I actually killed one. I mean mount wise. A while back I realized that I really didn't want a full body mount but just a head mount seemed to be a waste of that cool white coat. So I've came to the conclusion that a rug would be best. This would show off both the horns and the pelt.

I was just wondering what other folks have done or plan to do with their trophy goat-osaurus. Pictures would be cool too.
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: trophyhunt on May 17, 2016, 10:26:42 AM: I really don't have the room for a full mount, but if I ever kill one, it's getting a full mount climbing rocks mode. Curious to see pics of good looking rugs or half mounts.
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on May 17, 2016, 04:37:18 PM: I got a shoulder mount and had the back half tanned.
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Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on May 17, 2016, 05:27:42 PM: Mountain goat mounts are one of my favorite. When I hopefully get one this fall it will look something like this
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Post by: time2hunt on May 17, 2016, 06:03:12 PM: Due to this being a once in a lifetime hunt and animal and to give the true value of that animal I went with a full mount. It's not just the size of horn but the quality of the coat which includes long chaps and good beard. Remember most life size take up less room the an a rug . (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160518%2F551c0de3d2f27a66ccfeafca4f208f56.jpg&hash=2d0348bbfdd324b426470b989393ac4bf7637ccf)

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Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on May 17, 2016, 06:42:05 PM: Quote from: time2hunt on May 17, 2016, 06:03:12 PM
Due to this being a once in a lifetime hunt and animal and to give the true value of that animal I went with a full mount. It's not just the size of horn but the quality of the coat which includes long chaps and good beard. Remember most life size take up less room the an a rug . (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160518%2F551c0de3d2f27a66ccfeafca4f208f56.jpg&hash=2d0348bbfdd324b426470b989393ac4bf7637ccf)

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Dunno if I've seen a prettier dead goat!! Nice
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Post by: DeerThug on May 17, 2016, 07:40:53 PM: I dont know but i have been dreaming of a life size goat with almost 10 inch horns in an awesome lanndscape mount for several years now...
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Post by: trophyhunt on May 17, 2016, 08:07:43 PM: I agree Judd, that full mount is really cool!
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Post by: Jpmiller on May 17, 2016, 09:33:55 PM: Whats the footprint size of your full body mount with that base? I really want a full body mount (like I really want a goat tag) but I have limited space.
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: time2hunt on May 17, 2016, 10:57:42 PM: I will get measurements tomorrow afternoon for ya 👍

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Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: RatRodMike on May 18, 2016, 12:30:31 PM: Wow! :chuckle: I really like that full body mount.
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Post by: Gringo31 on May 18, 2016, 12:54:39 PM: I had an Alaska goat made into a rug. I like it :tup:

Will try to get a pic up later.
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Post by: GurrCentral on May 18, 2016, 02:44:11 PM: When I get a goat I am going to go with a full body mount... I probly will do the same if I ever get another ram as well.
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Post by: time2hunt on May 18, 2016, 03:59:34 PM: Quote from: Jpmiller on May 17, 2016, 09:33:55 PM
Whats the footprint size of your full body mount with that base? I really want a full body mount (like I really want a goat tag) but I have limited space.
The base is 29x29 with overall Height of base and goat of 63 inches
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Post by: Ridgerunner on May 18, 2016, 08:05:41 PM: Both mounts are cool but that half body mount is sweet up there.

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Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: DeerThug on May 18, 2016, 08:27:34 PM: Been awhile since this has been on here...
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Post by: Jpmiller on May 19, 2016, 06:23:27 AM: 29x29 is not as big as I was expecting, having the animal on an incline must really help. Looks cool that way too, thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: trophyhunt on May 19, 2016, 06:29:43 AM: Quote from: DeerThug on May 18, 2016, 08:27:34 PM
Been awhile since this has been on here...

Nice! Man he was close to going over that cliff, one more roll.
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: Bushcraft on May 23, 2016, 02:09:32 PM: IMHO, goats and sheep require a full body mounts. Just factor in a house remodel to the cost of those hunts! :chuckle:
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Post by: SkookumHntr on May 23, 2016, 03:02:49 PM: I would go full mount!! That's a cool video deerthug!!
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Post by: 2MANY on May 23, 2016, 03:25:14 PM: My goats hair is changing color.

The older he gets the darker his hair is turning.
Title: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: time2hunt on May 23, 2016, 07:22:49 PM: Quote from: 2MANY on May 23, 2016, 03:25:14 PM
My goats hair is changing color.

The older he gets the darker his hair is turning.
Not sure if this will help but might be worth reading up on.
http://www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com/forum/showthread.php?363-How-to-Clean-Animal-Mount-(Mountain-Goat)-that-are-Gray-from-Fireplace-Soot

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Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: Gringo31 on May 24, 2016, 11:48:26 AM: Not the greatest pic... But you get the idea

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Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: RatRodMike on May 24, 2016, 11:53:30 AM: Quote from: Gringo31 on May 24, 2016, 11:48:26 AM
Not the greatest pic... But you get the idea

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:yeah: Thank you so much for posting that Gringo31. Looks awesome. It's cool for me to see what a goat rug will look like.
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: Kit Carson on May 25, 2016, 08:39:06 PM: Quote from: RatRodMike on May 18, 2016, 12:30:31 PM
Wow! :chuckle: I really like that full body mount.

:yeah:
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 08:35:28 PM: For those that know me, it probably doesn't come as much of a surprise that I've spent a lot of time studying goat mounts. My dream is to have a house with a hug evaluated ceiling and a huge stone fire place. I want to build a spot into my fireplace to have a mountain goat climbing the rocks.

I think the mount really depends on what you are trying to show off about your goat. If you have a great hide, you really can't go wrong with a full body mount as you are showing off the goat know matter how it is positioned. But if you shoot a monster billy, you may want to position the goat head down (climbing down) as opposed to climbing up to really show off the big horns.

Ultimately for me, I'm partial to the climbing up as opposed to climbing down as it just seems more like what I see in the wild when I photograph and watch mountain goats (which I do a lot!)

Here are some mounts from Monarch Taxidermy Inc which has some of my favorite goat mounts I've found.
http://www.monarchtaxidermyinc.com/janda/products_new.php?ID=22
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 08:38:03 PM: Another of my personal favorites that I've found online. Just imagine them all climbing up a fireplace!
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 08:38:47 PM: As previously shown on the thread you can do a rug too.
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 08:42:00 PM: Another of my favorites.
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 08:47:40 PM: Bedded
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 08:51:12 PM: Another good uphill goat.
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 08:52:42 PM: Really like this one!
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 09:03:40 PM: Here are some various shorter haired goat mounts. Personally I'd probably just go for a shoulder mount for a short haired goat.
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 09:08:53 PM: Some half body mounts
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Post by: shanevg on May 29, 2016, 09:17:03 PM: Some shoulder mounts
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Post by: idaho guy on May 29, 2016, 10:22:49 PM: I don't think you can go wrong on a mountain goat except I would never go shoulder mount way to cool of animail rug or full body for me
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Post by: stew pidasso on May 30, 2016, 12:58:02 PM: I like those bedded goat mounts. So cool
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Post by: Bushcraft on June 02, 2016, 03:44:33 PM: This concept pretty friggin' awesome...
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 02, 2016, 03:59:58 PM: This thread isn't helping your odds any bushcraft!! :chuckle: some great Billy's ! And I agree, no rugs or shoulder mount for me.
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Post by: seaduckhunter on June 02, 2016, 04:03:08 PM: Definitely bedded the one slightly facing uphill
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Post by: quadrafire on June 02, 2016, 04:15:54 PM: Shanevg you really should put some more time researching these threads before posting your likes and dislikes :chuckle:
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: Bushcraft on June 02, 2016, 09:46:51 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on June 02, 2016, 03:59:58 PM
This thread isn't helping your odds any bushcraft!! :chuckle: some great Billy's ! And I agree, no rugs or shoulder mount for me.

Ehh, I'll be happy for whoever gets it...particularly if it's me. Ha, ha! I'm hoping all the time, money and energy I've devoted over the years to fighting for our hunting rights and wildlife conservation will be chalked up as good Karma. Fingers crossed!

As far as the mounts go I don't recall ever having seen a mountain goat rug until I thumbed through this thread. It wouldn't be my first choice for my first goat, but it was surprisingly nice looking the way it turned out.

Regards,

Allen
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Post by: White Pass Outfitters on July 04, 2016, 10:07:15 AM: Once in a lifetime tag make the most out of it.
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Post by: RB on July 07, 2016, 10:10:10 PM: Wow this is awesome now I don't know what to do, thought I would do a shoulder mount but the full size is really cool!
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Post by: Jpmiller on July 08, 2016, 06:53:23 AM: What a fun thread this has turned out to be. I am in the same boat, thought I knew what I wanted but looking at all the options has given me reason to reconsider. (un)fortunatly i have some time to figure it out.
Title: Re: Best mount for trophy goat
Post by: RatRodMike on July 08, 2016, 10:07:13 AM: Quote from: Jpmiller on July 08, 2016, 06:53:23 AM
What a fun thread this has turned out to be. I am in the same boat, thought I knew what I wanted but looking at all the options has given me reason to reconsider. (un)fortunatly i have some time to figure it out.

:yeah: Some of these full body mounts have me thinking that I might need a higher ceiling in my house.
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Post by: GoldenOscar on August 25, 2016, 11:13:02 PM: Anybody have a recommenation for a taxidermist around Bellingham area for a full body goat mount?
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Post by: zwickeyman on August 26, 2016, 04:56:15 AM: Shanevg,

My favorite mount from your picks is the one in the log home that's body is facing straight away from the wall like hes looking over the edge. very cool and realistic
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Post by: shanevg on August 26, 2016, 06:55:46 AM: Quote from: GoldenOscar on August 25, 2016, 11:13:02 PM
Anybody have a recommenation for a taxidermist around Bellingham area for a full body goat mount?
Bruce Tediesky at Wildlife Art Taxidermy in Custer