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Title: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 11, 2021, 08:48:46 AM
I don't see any on the sponsor page.  Trying to get my contacts list together for the year.   ;)  Any good recommendations between NE and SW? 
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: trophyhunt on March 11, 2021, 08:59:56 AM
If you find one that does a hair on tan in western wa for less than 1,200, please let me know! If you looking for shoulder mounts, there are a few good taxi’s out there, I’ve really liked Zach’s work at rainier taxidermy. But for hair on tan rugs, I had to go to Idaho for a fair price. $350
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: JJB11B on March 11, 2021, 09:16:02 AM
Darin Fuson in the Spokane area is great! he communicates well, does top notch work, and is fairly priced.
For Birds I used Seth Lane in Finley. Fantastic quick work and excellently priced
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Torrent50 on March 11, 2021, 09:38:44 AM
Joel at BlackRiver Taxidermy is great.  Highly recommend him.  He's in Rochester.
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: fishngamereaper on March 11, 2021, 10:09:28 AM
I'll drive a half day or more out of my way to drop stuff off at Advantage taxidermy near davenport...
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Stalkin Prey on March 11, 2021, 10:47:01 AM
Joel at Blackriver taxidermy does fantastic work, stand up guy as well.


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Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Machias on March 11, 2021, 11:22:46 AM
Darin Fuson in the Spokane area is great! he communicates well, does top notch work, and is fairly priced.
For Birds I used Seth Lane in Finley. Fantastic quick work and excellently priced

BINGO!!!!!  Darin is an Outstanding Taxidermist and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet!!!!
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: jrebel on March 11, 2021, 06:22:59 PM
For a hair on tan....ask your taxidermist to flesh your hide, turn the earls paws, etc and salt it.  Pay for his / her time and then ship it yourself to the tannery.  You will save a ton of money and get a faster return.  My taxidermist stop doing hair on tans because it was not cost effective for him to ship off single hides.  If he waited for a full shipment of hides, his customers would complain.  If he charged what needed to be charged to make a profit, his customers would complain.  Now he just preps the hides and gives them to the customer to ship.  In my opinion, it really was a good move.  It saves him time and heartache and I get a very nice product in a timely manner. 

 :tup:
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 13, 2021, 06:11:51 AM
Thanks for the responses.  Probably will be making a call or stopping in to see a couple that are on my travel route.   :tup:
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: fowl smacker on March 13, 2021, 06:57:24 AM
If you find one that does a hair on tan in western wa for less than 1,200, please let me know! If you looking for shoulder mounts, there are a few good taxi’s out there, I’ve really liked Zach’s work at rainier taxidermy. But for hair on tan rugs, I had to go to Idaho for a fair price. $350
Is that Randy Jennings son?
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: trophyhunt on March 13, 2021, 07:01:19 AM
For a hair on tan....ask your taxidermist to flesh your hide, turn the earls paws, etc and salt it.  Pay for his / her time and then ship it yourself to the tannery.  You will save a ton of money and get a faster return.  My taxidermist stop doing hair on tans because it was not cost effective for him to ship off single hides.  If he waited for a full shipment of hides, his customers would complain.  If he charged what needed to be charged to make a profit, his customers would complain.  Now he just preps the hides and gives them to the customer to ship.  In my opinion, it really was a good move.  It saves him time and heartache and I get a very nice product in a timely manner. 

 :tup:
I tried doing this, asked a taxi that is popular here, he wanted 750.00 just to prep the hide for me, f n crazy!
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: trophyhunt on March 13, 2021, 07:07:33 AM
If you find one that does a hair on tan in western wa for less than 1,200, please let me know! If you looking for shoulder mounts, there are a few good taxi’s out there, I’ve really liked Zach’s work at rainier taxidermy. But for hair on tan rugs, I had to go to Idaho for a fair price. $350
Is that Randy Jennings son?
wildlife creations in Hayden Idaho, Andrew is his name.
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: dilleytech on March 13, 2021, 12:18:35 PM
If you find one that does a hair on tan in western wa for less than 1,200, please let me know! If you looking for shoulder mounts, there are a few good taxi’s out there, I’ve really liked Zach’s work at rainier taxidermy. But for hair on tan rugs, I had to go to Idaho for a fair price. $350

Oregon taxidermy is great she has done all my work and my last bear hide I had tanned was like 450$, shoulder mount 600$, a rug was like 1,400$.. located just south of Portland.
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 13, 2021, 12:27:10 PM
If you find one that does a hair on tan in western wa for less than 1,200, please let me know! If you looking for shoulder mounts, there are a few good taxi’s out there, I’ve really liked Zach’s work at rainier taxidermy. But for hair on tan rugs, I had to go to Idaho for a fair price. $350

Oregon taxidermy is great she has done all my work and my last bear hide I had tanned was like 450$, shoulder mount 600$, a rug was like 1,400$.. located just south of Portland.

I see several south of Portland.  Care to clarify?
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: dilleytech on March 13, 2021, 01:59:36 PM
If you find one that does a hair on tan in western wa for less than 1,200, please let me know! If you looking for shoulder mounts, there are a few good taxi’s out there, I’ve really liked Zach’s work at rainier taxidermy. But for hair on tan rugs, I had to go to Idaho for a fair price. $350

Oregon taxidermy is great she has done all my work and my last bear hide I had tanned was like 450$, shoulder mount 600$, a rug was like 1,400$.. located just south of Portland.

I see several south of Portland.  Care to clarify?

The business name is Oregon Taxidermy LLC. There’s only one.
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: smdave on March 13, 2021, 02:54:11 PM
Joel at Blackriver taxidermy does fantastic work, stand up guy as well.


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I am a happy customer, Joel even during covid took care of my mount with fast turn around.

http://www.blackrivertaxidermy.com/contact-us
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Nimrod on March 13, 2021, 03:02:33 PM
Charly smith best taxidermist around and he is doing 2021-22 special 20percent off!! +1 (360) 339-2722
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: dan11011 on March 13, 2021, 03:51:53 PM
Darin Fuson in the Spokane area is great! he communicates well, does top notch work, and is fairly priced.
For Birds I used Seth Lane in Finley. Fantastic quick work and excellently priced

BINGO!!!!!  Darin is an Outstanding Taxidermist and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet!!!!

Agreed. Have been going to Darin for 7 years. Never had a problem. Super kind and relaxed experience. His prices have increased slightly but still quite reasonable.
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 13, 2021, 03:58:39 PM
Charly smith best taxidermist around and he is doing 2021-22 special 20percent off!! +1 (360) 339-2722

Yes Sir!  He did my WY buck.  Didn't realize he was advertising.  I will have time and travel logistics if I get a bear.  "Any good recommendations between NE and SW?"   But keep them coming for all the bear hunters.   :tup:
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: snake on March 13, 2021, 04:20:43 PM
Gods Creation up by Waits Lake, he has his own tannery. Does great work. Good prices, good turn around. Look no further.
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Alan K on March 13, 2021, 07:01:17 PM
Charly smith best taxidermist around and he is doing 2021-22 special 20percent off!! +1 (360) 339-2722

If it's the same Charlie that used to be on here, hopefully he gets caught up before he takes on more work. I have animals with him going back as far as 2015...  :yike:

He is an avid hunter and a good guy, just seems to have gotten side tracked from his business.
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: Buckhunter24 on March 13, 2021, 07:10:47 PM
Charly smith best taxidermist around and he is doing 2021-22 special 20percent off!! +1 (360) 339-2722

If it's the same Charlie that used to be on here, hopefully he gets caught up before he takes on more work. I have animals with him going back as far as 2015...  :yike:

He is an avid hunter and a good guy, just seems to have gotten side tracked from his business.

Holy smokes thats a long wait
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: jrebel on March 14, 2021, 03:45:00 PM
For a hair on tan....ask your taxidermist to flesh your hide, turn the earls paws, etc and salt it.  Pay for his / her time and then ship it yourself to the tannery.  You will save a ton of money and get a faster return.  My taxidermist stop doing hair on tans because it was not cost effective for him to ship off single hides.  If he waited for a full shipment of hides, his customers would complain.  If he charged what needed to be charged to make a profit, his customers would complain.  Now he just preps the hides and gives them to the customer to ship.  In my opinion, it really was a good move.  It saves him time and heartache and I get a very nice product in a timely manner. 

 :tup:
I tried doing this, asked a taxi that is popular here, he wanted 750.00 just to prep the hide for me, f n crazy!

Yeah, that is a ridiculous price for sure.  I can't imagine it would take more than a half a day to prep the hide and 50 bucks worth of salt (max)....but I'm no taxidermist.  I know that actual tan runs between 75-200 dollars depending on size and how you want it tanned.   I will have to ask my taxidermist....but I'm pretty sure he charges by the hour.   He is in East Wenatchee and does fine work. 
Title: Re: Taxidermist recommendations?
Post by: BLDtraLR on March 14, 2021, 05:41:07 PM
Joel at Blackriver taxidermy does fantastic work, stand up guy as well.


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:yeah:    Joel seems like a great taxi his work is always posted on here and looks outstanding, He answers the phone when you call him with questions. I'll be trying to take my next animal to him. But i hunt over east in warm weather it's hard to do.  My last buck is at Blue creek taxi in addy, Deney seems like a great guy as well and his work looks great too he is on FB  and came with several recommendations. There is another guy that lives in Curlew that i've been hearing alot about as well he has won many awards for his work and was very helpful with me. PM me if you want his # it's down in my hunting pack i'd have to find it or maybe send Tracker0721 a PM he may know him.
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