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Title: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: HereDuckyDucky on May 01, 2017, 08:01:01 AM
Looking for a taxidermist who does quality bear rugs. Recommendations?

RW
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: cougforester on May 01, 2017, 08:04:00 AM
Just picked up a soft tan/ wall hanger from Nature's Way. They're not cheap but they do stellar work and I'm thrilled with it.
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Miles on May 01, 2017, 08:21:19 AM
Someone here needs to say it...


Stay away from Michelle Nelson Taxidermy.   Do a little research on this site and you'll understand why.
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: trophyhunt on May 01, 2017, 08:23:56 AM
Zach at rainier taxidermy is good, picking up my rug in a couple weeks!
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: jrebel on May 01, 2017, 08:26:56 AM
I use Tru to life (Jeff reeves) out of east Wenatchee.  He sources the rug part but does everything else.  Rug turned out amazing.....about a 12 to 15 month turn time. 
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: HereDuckyDucky on June 09, 2017, 08:45:47 AM
All I need is the rug part done. The bear will be tanned already.

RW
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: stringer on June 19, 2017, 04:56:46 PM
Garth at Fidalgo Taxidermy, Anacortes. Haven't seen many hold a candle to his.
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: washingtonmuley on June 29, 2017, 12:38:14 PM
Dumont taxidermy studio.
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Bofire on June 29, 2017, 01:16:22 PM
Dave Jones, Tumwater. did mine it is a beauty
Carl
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Igottanewknee on June 29, 2017, 02:24:11 PM
How about..... umm.... what's her name again??? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Alchase on June 29, 2017, 02:54:52 PM
Dumont taxidermy studio.

How big is that beast?
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: washingtonmuley on June 29, 2017, 03:03:28 PM
Dumont taxidermy studio.

How big is that beast?
Just over 8' squared.
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: rawhide on July 11, 2017, 12:55:46 PM
Rod's taxidermy out of Arlington
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Southpole on July 11, 2017, 12:59:16 PM
Garth at Fidalgo Taxidermy, Anacortes. Haven't seen many hold a candle to his.
:yeah: and his wife too...
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: idaho guy on July 12, 2017, 10:06:05 AM
I have used Wildlife Creations in Coeur d' alene for bears and lots of other stuff out of state for you  but I think it would be worth if for you-reasonable prices-pretty fast and best of all great work 
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: HereDuckyDucky on October 24, 2017, 07:57:51 AM
Folks mind posting some pictures of examples? Just got notice from my tannery that the hide is ready, so it's time to pick a taxi.

Thanks!
RW
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: HereDuckyDucky on October 27, 2017, 01:15:21 PM
Zach at rainier taxidermy is good, picking up my rug in a couple weeks!

So I contacted them and asked to see photos of example work. Guy bluntly said he doesn't do that. I then asked if there were references I could call to get an idea of what kind of work they do. Guy said he's been in business 38 years and doesn't need references "or any of that crap." I told him that I had no doubt they do quality work but that references were important to me because one person's taste can be different than another's (while both can be quality).

Guy was a TOTAL DICK and told me go search the web. Frankly, I don't care if Rainier Taxidermy does the best bear rugs in the world, I would never send anyone to them if this guy represents how they do business.

Rylan
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Southpole on October 27, 2017, 01:17:12 PM
That's too bad  :(
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: blindluck on October 27, 2017, 02:39:20 PM
wow, that's unfortunate
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Antlershed on October 27, 2017, 02:45:40 PM
How about..... umm.... what's her name again??? :chuckle:
MNT...I hear you have plenty of time to save up the cash to pay for your mount.  :yike:  :sry:

On a more serious note, my buddy’s rug from Alden looks really nice.
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 21, 2017, 09:22:39 AM
Any idea what it might cost to turn a pelt into a rug?
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 21, 2017, 10:28:12 AM
To sew a pelt onto a friggin rug??!! Looks like mine is staying a pelt :)
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Mallardmasher on March 13, 2018, 09:35:52 PM
Ducky, his attitude is why me and many others have left after years of him doing our work. And the work today is not what it was 20 years ago, it was stellar back when. Jeff Reeves gets my nod. Ready for SPRINGERS.
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 14, 2018, 05:15:17 AM
Zach at rainier taxidermy is good, picking up my rug in a couple weeks!

So I contacted them and asked to see photos of example work. Guy bluntly said he doesn't do that. I then asked if there were references I could call to get an idea of what kind of work they do. Guy said he's been in business 38 years and doesn't need references "or any of that crap." I told him that I had no doubt they do quality work but that references were important to me because one person's taste can be different than another's (while both can be quality).

Guy was a TOTAL DICK and told me go search the web. Frankly, I don't care if Rainier Taxidermy does the best bear rugs in the world, I would never send anyone to them if this guy represents how they do business.

Rylan
Well with an attitude like that I wouldn't give him the time of day!!
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: HereDuckyDucky on March 14, 2018, 11:36:11 AM
Ducky, his attitude is why me and many others have left after years of him doing our work. And the work today is not what it was 20 years ago, it was stellar back when. Jeff Reeves gets my nod. Ready for SPRINGERS.

I'll give Jeff a call. As for springers, I'm 2/3 in two trips so far...

RW
Title: Re: Best Bear Rugs?
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on March 17, 2018, 12:11:49 AM
Silver Lake still in business?
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