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Title: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: RNM12 on November 02, 2021, 05:00:25 PM: I just shot my first cougar last week. I’ve been looking for a taxidermist that does consistently good work cats. I’ve been seeing a lot of talk about Philip Soucy and think he does amazing work, I’m just weighing out my options and was wondering if anyone had any input. Thanks in advance!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211102/7299073ba34848ec3ef8ecea7af7d33d.jpg)
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Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: HillHound on November 02, 2021, 05:07:57 PM: Can’t help on the taxi advise but congrats on the cat. And thanks for saving all those fawns and calves
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Post by: Dan-o on November 02, 2021, 05:19:28 PM: I also can't help with a cat taxi.

That looks like a monster cat!
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: MtnMuley on November 02, 2021, 05:31:00 PM: Soucy is the best in the world. If you're looking for a perfect t mount that will still look alive in 20 years, then I'd pay his price. There are a few others around these days that do great cats as well if saving a little money is more of a priority. :twocents:
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: BKMFR on November 02, 2021, 05:33:48 PM: Phil Soucy is "The Cat Man" but if booked to far out, his Brother-in-Law Dean Haun, is great as well. They are very meticulous in their work and it's shows!! If I had a Cat to be mounted they would be my only choices! Look and compare to anyone.
BKMFR
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: X-Force on November 02, 2021, 05:37:08 PM: Great cat!

Charlie does an awesome job on cats.

No personal experience, just photos

https://www.instagram.com/charliestaxidermy/ (https://www.instagram.com/charliestaxidermy/)
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: johnbmyersii on November 02, 2021, 05:40:48 PM: Counce taxidermy in Ellensburg. He does fantastic rugs and does his own tanning in house
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: buckfvr on November 02, 2021, 05:47:25 PM: Quote from: MtnMuley on November 02, 2021, 05:31:00 PM
Soucy is the best in the world. If you're looking for a perfect t mount that will still look alive in 20 years, then I'd pay his price. There are a few others around these days that do great cats as well if saving a little money is more of a priority. :twocents:

Dont even mess around with that cat, send it to Soucy. Never seen a cat come close to his.
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: redi on November 02, 2021, 06:05:46 PM: Congrats on a great cat
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 02, 2021, 06:12:36 PM: That's a dandy of a cat congrats :IBCOOL:
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Post by: zwickeyman on November 02, 2021, 06:29:47 PM: Cedar River. My buddy's cat is amazing
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Post by: PolarBear on November 02, 2021, 06:47:53 PM: The only 2 taxidermists that I would trust with a cat is Soucy or Michael at Nature’s way in Spanaway.
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: jrebel on November 02, 2021, 06:50:56 PM: So are you 5 foot tall or is that a huge cat? How much did it weigh?? Can’t wait to see it all taxi’d up. Gorgeous cat..congrats.
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: RNM12 on November 02, 2021, 07:03:15 PM: Quote from: jrebel on November 02, 2021, 06:50:56 PM
So are you 5 foot tall or is that a huge cat? How much did it weigh?? Can’t wait to see it all taxi’d up. Gorgeous cat..congrats.
I’m 6’1”, he weighed out to just under 150 gutted and dead for a few hours. Thank you!

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Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: RNM12 on November 02, 2021, 07:06:17 PM: Thank you everyone! I think I’m going to get ahold of Soucy. It’s about an 8 hour drive from me but it seems worth it with what everyone’s saying. From what I’ve seen in pictures he does do amazing work on cats. Buy once cry once!

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Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on November 02, 2021, 07:07:38 PM: Nice cat, congrats!
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: meatwhack on November 02, 2021, 07:45:35 PM: Rugged Edge Taxidermy would be worth checking out. He does exceptional cat work.
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Post by: Timberstalker on November 02, 2021, 08:14:49 PM: What a dandy cat!
Share pictures of the completed mount, when it’s done. Congratulations.
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on November 02, 2021, 09:07:22 PM: Call life like taxidermy down in Carmen ID. They're as good as it gets and will save you some money. Check out their website for some.unreal cats

http://www.lifeliketaxidermycarmenid.com/photo.html
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: pashok23 on November 03, 2021, 01:50:10 AM: What a trophy, well done, cognrats.
Whats the story?
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: arrowflinger on November 03, 2021, 06:14:00 AM: Nice cat!! :tup:
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: 724wd on November 03, 2021, 09:13:46 AM: Gary at NW Taxidermy in Post Falls did my cat and I love it! He's pretty busy but not as far out as Soucy.

That's an awesome cat!!!
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: Craig on November 03, 2021, 12:57:57 PM: If you can afford Soucy he’s the best. I had a lot of work done from Nature’s way. I have seen some of his cats and they are very good. He is busy and might take awhile to get back.

Awesome cat by the way.
Title: Re: Cougar Taxidermist
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 03, 2021, 01:46:14 PM: Nice Cat! Did I ask you for the story yet?!?! I'd love to post it on my website!