Post by: Hoythunter on December 02, 2018, 07:32:01 PM
At the end of this month I’ll be starting a life long dream of chasing and hopefully tagging a mature Tom. The area is well managed and the outfitter is very selective on which cats he takes, even limiting his harvests to 4 or so per year. That said, the quality of the Tom’s he trees year in and year out for his clients are top tier.
In the event I’m lucky enough to tag a mature Tom, I plan on not cutting any corners and want the best, most realistic Taxidermy work avaialabe. I haven’t settled in on a specific pose or setting yet as I’m still combing the internet looking for the right fit.
Please post a pic of your cat, along with Taxidermist name and a brief summary of your experience. I have a go-to Taxidermist here in Spokane but honesty looking for someone who specializes in life sized mounts. Thanks in advance, let’s see ‘em
Post by: Bango skank on December 02, 2018, 07:44:53 PM
If ya want the best, i think hes it. Itll cost a few bucks though.
Post by: blacktail378 on December 02, 2018, 08:46:15 PM
Post by: Craig on December 02, 2018, 10:11:09 PM
I leave tomorrow for my cougar hunt in Utah. If I end up with a good Tom I will be having it mounted in Utah. I think in general they see more cats and have more experience mounting them because they see them more. That’s I generally. There are some good taxidermy work done in Washington to. I will have over a year to figure out how to get it back home.
Be ready to spend. Cheapest person I have talked to start around$4000 for a life size. Talked to Philip Soucy. He starts at $4,900 add open mouth and habitat you can add another $1000+.
Enjoy your hunt.
Post by: bowhunterforever on December 03, 2018, 01:28:21 AM
I will second that Bango. I have been in his shop and his cats are the real deal.:yeah:
Post by: time2hunt on December 03, 2018, 05:28:22 AM
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Post by: Hoythunter on December 03, 2018, 08:13:13 AM
What state are you going to be hunting? I would look for good taxidermist in that area to.
I leave tomorrow for my cougar hunt in Utah. If I end up with a good Tom I will be having it mounted in Utah. I think in general they see more cats and have more experience mounting them because they see them more. That’s I generally. There are some good taxidermy work done in Washington to. I will have over a year to figure out how to get it back home.
Be ready to spend. Cheapest person I have talked to start around$4000 for a life size. Talked to Philip Soucy. He starts at $4,900 add open mouth and habitat you can add another $1000+.
Idaho. Best of luck in Utah.
Enjoy your hunt.
Post by: Hoythunter on December 03, 2018, 08:21:26 AM
http://www.philipsoucy.com
If ya want the best, i think hes it. Itll cost a few bucks though.
Wow, his work is incredible. Thank you for posting his contact info.
Post by: Duckhunter14 on December 03, 2018, 12:25:30 PM
Post by: 724wd on December 03, 2018, 01:04:48 PM
Post by: Craig on December 03, 2018, 01:14:17 PM
I follow Roundy taxidermy (@Deerbedead) on social media, they're out of Utah and they do a lot of cats that turn out great. May want to check them out also.
That’s where mine is going if I get a nice Tom.
Post by: Rainier10 on December 03, 2018, 01:15:05 PM
Post by: kramer on December 03, 2018, 04:13:58 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 03, 2018, 04:33:24 PM
Seeing as how the tree is twelve feet tall and extremely heavy, I took the bare form home and everything lined up really well, so gave the taxi. the go ahead to do it. We discussed facial expression and then tail position. I just told him to mount the tail in whatever position looked natural. Neither of us thought about where the tail would be once the mount was on the tree. OOOPPS.
Everything was great except the tail ended up going behind the main trunk, so I had to add a couple of branches to make it work.
I was supposed to add some moss to the tree, but 15 years later I still haven't. :chuckle:
When you walk in our front door this is what greets you.....scared many a folks already. :chuckle:
Post by: Hoythunter on December 03, 2018, 05:13:12 PM
Anyone have experience with Life-Like Taxidermy out of Salmon, ID?
Post by: WA hunter14 on December 03, 2018, 05:47:19 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 03, 2018, 05:53:55 PM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on December 03, 2018, 09:18:34 PM
Some incredible work shared, thank you and keep ‘em coming!The cat in my office is done by Life Like. You're welcome to check it out whenever
Anyone have experience with Life-Like Taxidermy out of Salmon, ID?
Post by: Buckjunkie on December 03, 2018, 09:58:34 PM
Post by: JWEBB on December 06, 2018, 09:12:43 PM
Best lion taxidermy ever was by Doug Eck. This site sucks for posting pics or else I would post one. Just contact Doug Eck Studios and get your checkbook out. He’s expensive, but well worth it.
Strange I’ve never had a problem posting pics here :dunno:
Post by: Buckjunkie on December 07, 2018, 12:23:25 AM
Best lion taxidermy ever was by Doug Eck. This site sucks for posting pics or else I would post one. Just contact Doug Eck Studios and get your checkbook out. He’s expensive, but well worth it.
Strange I’ve never had a problem posting pics here :dunno:
File size always prevents me from posting.
Post by: elkrack on December 13, 2018, 08:56:42 AM
Best lion taxidermy ever was by Doug Eck. This site sucks for posting pics or else I would post one. Just contact Doug Eck Studios and get your checkbook out. He’s expensive, but well worth it.
Strange I’ve never had a problem posting pics here :dunno:
File size always prevents me from posting.
Even after resizing the photo?
Post by: millerwheeler on December 13, 2018, 08:41:21 PM
Post by: Buckjunkie on December 14, 2018, 06:53:34 PM
Post by: millerwheeler on December 14, 2018, 08:32:18 PM
Wow
Post by: teanawayslayer on December 14, 2018, 08:36:50 PM
Doug Eck’s worklooks great!
Post by: hunting4sanity on December 14, 2018, 08:44:56 PM
Post by: huntnnw on December 16, 2018, 10:29:52 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on December 17, 2018, 05:05:13 PM
id put Travis Roundy in UT up there as some of the best cats I have ever seen done.:yeah: He does fantastic work too