Post by: trophyhunt on July 06, 2020, 04:25:29 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 06, 2020, 04:45:59 PM
@cdriver
Post by: greenhead_killer on July 06, 2020, 05:14:05 PM
I also think you can send as is and they will flesh for an additional cost. Maybe call them and see what they can do for you.
Post by: trophyhunt on July 06, 2020, 05:48:22 PM
Just flesh it yourself and send to moylesThanks, I think that’s what I’ll have to do, sounds like the price has gone way up. Last time I had it done 3 Year’s ago it was 200 to 300, now it’s around 900. My bear rug was 200 a foot back then, now it’s 350. Looks like I’m done packing hides out!
I also think you can send as is and they will flesh for an additional cost. Maybe call them and see what they can do for you.
Post by: trophyhunt on July 06, 2020, 05:49:43 PM
Did you talk to Cedar River Taxidermy?i didn’t Josh, talked to Zach and it sounds like everyone raised their prices the past few years.
@cdriver
Post by: shmacker on July 06, 2020, 06:02:38 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 06, 2020, 06:46:07 PM
https://www.yellowpages.com/nine-mile-falls-wa/mip/fusons-taxidermy-455721885
Post by: Humptulips on July 06, 2020, 06:52:38 PM
Post by: jrebel on July 06, 2020, 06:57:34 PM
Just flesh it yourself and send to moylesThanks, I think that’s what I’ll have to do, sounds like the price has gone way up. Last time I had it done 3 Year’s ago it was 200 to 300, now it’s around 900. My bear rug was 200 a foot back then, now it’s 350. Looks like I’m done packing hides out!
I also think you can send as is and they will flesh for an additional cost. Maybe call them and see what they can do for you.
900 bucks is 3/4 the way to a rug. No way that is the going price. I imagine there is not a huge profit for taxidermist to do this type of work being most send hides to a tannery. With that said, there shouldn't be that much work either. I would be very curious to hear what you find out. Most of my bears from hear on out will be hair on tans.
Post by: ghosthunter on July 06, 2020, 08:08:50 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 07, 2020, 05:11:52 AM
i know, 900 is out of the question !! My bear rug in 2017 cost me 200 a foot, now it’s 350! No more packing out bear hides for me! I’ll see how fleshing out this one goesJust flesh it yourself and send to moylesThanks, I think that’s what I’ll have to do, sounds like the price has gone way up. Last time I had it done 3 Year’s ago it was 200 to 300, now it’s around 900. My bear rug was 200 a foot back then, now it’s 350. Looks like I’m done packing hides out!
I also think you can send as is and they will flesh for an additional cost. Maybe call them and see what they can do for you.
900 bucks is 3/4 the way to a rug. No way that is the going price. I imagine there is not a huge profit for taxidermist to do this type of work being most send hides to a tannery. With that said, there shouldn't be that much work either. I would be very curious to hear what you find out. Most of my bears from hear on out will be hair on tans.
Post by: trophyhunt on July 07, 2020, 05:12:38 AM
Post by: idaho guy on July 07, 2020, 10:09:46 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 07, 2020, 10:25:50 PM
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Seems like the year of interest in tanning with customers. I have a lot of recent inquiries about tanning methods and if I send hides out, etc. So, for the curious minds here’s what I do here at Blackriver Taxidermy....keeping it as brief as I can. Without going into specifics, tanning is as much, if not more, important than the artistry of animals differing facial and body specifics. If not done correctly the longevity of your mount will not withstand the test of time. There are ‘cheap and easy’ ways to tan a hide and then there’s the correct methods which I have learned through both Taxidermy school as well as correspondence over the years with tanning professionals. I tan all my shoulder-mount ungulates (deer, elk, moose, etc) in house through a very specific and PH controlled process. I tan using a pressure tank (pictured) which gives me a much more thorough tan on these ‘haired’ animals. The pressure tank forces the tanning chemicals into the hide following the shaving process which is one of the most detrimental steps.
Animals with fur (bears, cats, beavers, canines) I send to the tannery. The process is much more in-depth and delicate. Furthermore, furs have to be tumbled, which breaks them into the soft pliable leather you see in my hides. The downside is the wait....tanneries typically have a MINIMUM of a 6 month setback due to continued inventory. A lot of taxidermist send everything to the tannery, however I prefer to do much of it in-house to save with time....I just never knew when attending Taxidermy school it involved have a minor in chemistry, lol. Hope this clarifies some questions.
Hope everyone had a great 4th!!
Post by: gutsnthegrass on July 09, 2020, 12:47:32 PM
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Post by: Humptulips on August 02, 2020, 08:37:29 AM
Last year I sent a bear to Moyle Mink & Tannery and was well pleased. Turned out nice and a pretty quick turnaround.
Post by: Ballance1 on August 02, 2020, 10:13:52 AM
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Post by: saylean on August 02, 2020, 06:54:26 PM
Post by: 87Ford on August 02, 2020, 07:13:25 PM
Rods Taxidermy in Arlington
Dropped a bear hide off with Rod 14 months ago.. Still waiting for it. He said this Covid disrupted the tannery that he uses and they weren't working for awhile. Think I'll call him tomorrow and see what's up.
Post by: nater74 on August 04, 2020, 02:51:45 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 04, 2020, 03:09:28 PM
Just got my elk hides back from little Williestaxidermy in Buckley did a great job they were 25 a square foothair on tan? Did they flesh it for you?
Post by: jrebel on August 04, 2020, 03:13:26 PM
I like the direction my Taxidermist is going with hair on tans and think it is totally fair. :tup:
Post by: lamrith on August 04, 2020, 03:21:59 PM
This is a post on Facebook by Black River Taxidermy from just two days ago that might help. I would try contacting him. He's a member on this forum.I am going to 3rd Black River Taxidermy.QuoteSeems like the year of interest in tanning with customers. I have a lot of recent inquiries about tanning methods and if I send hides out, etc. So, for the curious minds here’s what I do here at Blackriver Taxidermy....keeping it as brief as I can. Without going into specifics, tanning is as much, if not more, important than the artistry of animals differing facial and body specifics. If not done correctly the longevity of your mount will not withstand the test of time. There are ‘cheap and easy’ ways to tan a hide and then there’s the correct methods which I have learned through both Taxidermy school as well as correspondence over the years with tanning professionals. I tan all my shoulder-mount ungulates (deer, elk, moose, etc) in house through a very specific and PH controlled process. I tan using a pressure tank (pictured) which gives me a much more thorough tan on these ‘haired’ animals. The pressure tank forces the tanning chemicals into the hide following the shaving process which is one of the most detrimental steps.
Animals with fur (bears, cats, beavers, canines) I send to the tannery. The process is much more in-depth and delicate. Furthermore, furs have to be tumbled, which breaks them into the soft pliable leather you see in my hides. The downside is the wait....tanneries typically have a MINIMUM of a 6 month setback due to continued inventory. A lot of taxidermist send everything to the tannery, however I prefer to do much of it in-house to save with time....I just never knew when attending Taxidermy school it involved have a minor in chemistry, lol. Hope this clarifies some questions.
Hope everyone had a great 4th!!
Joel does great work, is an awesome guy and fair prices. He is also a Firefighter, love to support our 1st responders.
Jerry, That is who is who did my Bear Euro mount with the state plaque and arrow that you saw. He does lots of bears each year. He currently has my Elk from last year as well and I should be picking that up in a few weeks. He is a ways south, but IMHO worth the drive.
Post by: nater74 on August 04, 2020, 08:38:28 PM