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Title: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on September 01, 2022, 07:01:14 PM
Does anyone know how to get ahold of Todd peyser, I have 3 deer that he has had for 5 years and would just like to get my horns back, I’ve called his cell phone but mail box is full and he won’t respond to my texts… I’ve heard every excuse in the book as to why there not done. Any help would be appreciated
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: cwuhunter on September 01, 2022, 08:03:02 PM
This guy is a joke. I also texted about a week ago no response. I have been getting excuses of- tanneries are closed, behind, slow, etc. have animals there going on 4 years next Feb. I just want my deposits back at this point.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: link on September 01, 2022, 09:32:48 PM
I dropped a cape off a big blacktail and a deposit in 2015 to a different taxidermist. Touched bases with him for two or three years, then radio silence. I'm sure glad I didn't leave him the antlers. I'm sure someone could guess who.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: bhawley76 on September 02, 2022, 06:50:54 AM
That sucks! Posts like these always make me a lil nervous about Taxi work. I get life happens and guys get backed up. But just like anything it only takes one bad apple. :dunno:     
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: lewy on September 02, 2022, 07:16:44 AM
I dropped a cape off a big blacktail and a deposit in 2015 to a different taxidermist. Touched bases with him for two or three years, then radio silence. I'm sure glad I didn't leave him the antlers. I'm sure someone could guess who.

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Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: bornhunter on September 02, 2022, 07:27:21 AM
I dropped a cape off a big blacktail and a deposit in 2015 to a different taxidermist. Touched bases with him for two or three years, then radio silence. I'm sure glad I didn't leave him the antlers. I'm sure someone could guess who.

I’d be showing up on his door step about supper time

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Pegasus on September 02, 2022, 09:36:57 AM
Does anyone know how to get ahold of Todd peyser, I have 3 deer that he has had for 5 years and would just like to get my horns back, I’ve called his cell phone but mail box is full and he won’t respond to my texts… I’ve heard every excuse in the book as to why there not done. Any help would be appreciated

If he has had your deer for five years and now won't respond, I would involve law enforcement. Sound like theft and fraud to me.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: jrebel on September 02, 2022, 09:52:09 AM
Taxidermist are becoming a lost breed. The good ones are overworked with limited help.  This cultivates bad apples getting into the market to undercut the good guys.  The bad apples get customers lining up at their doors because they are 50-100 dollars cheaper......and whammo.....the scam happens.  Antlers, hide, deposit and unmotivated, unskilled taxi's equals years of nothing. 

My take away.....
1.  Do your homework
2.  never leave the antlers with a taxi until they are ready to work on your animal. 
3.  a contract is a requirement....cost, time frame, signatures, etc.
4.  you get what you pay for.

Good taxidermist should charge a premium so they can afford to hire help.....it is is business.  If a person is not wiling to pay a premium, they can gamble with the competition. 

Way to many stories year after year exactly like yours.  I too fell victim at one point....and won't ever let that happen again.  I hope you get your animals back....I personally would be knocking on doors. 
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Bushcraft on September 02, 2022, 12:10:45 PM
The situation is beyond ridiculous at this point.

I know a guy that's been waiting for 5-6+ years on a simple shoulder mount for a giant 220" muley.

The best thing he can do at this point is to:
Yep, it sucks for his customers that have been waiting in limbo to have lose their deposits to start over with another taxidermist, and the hit to his reputation also sucks...but can it really get any worse at this point?

Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: workstohunt on September 02, 2022, 12:36:15 PM
Even when you think you have done your homework you can get screwed.
Took a bobcat I got with my dad to a taxidermist and half down to boot, for a full size mount. He was well known on this site and thought to be trust worthy. Its been 9 years and doesn't return any calls or emails.
You never know for sure.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: bugs n bones on September 02, 2022, 01:13:12 PM
You get what you pay for in the taxidermy world
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: jshay on September 02, 2022, 05:37:51 PM
If you figure out a way to get ahold of him, let me know. I had a cougar I just wanted tanned, no mount.  It’s been three and a half years and haven’t heard a thing.


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Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 02, 2022, 05:49:03 PM
Maybe get ahold of wdfw...
They license the taxi's.
Maybe enforcement could do a business check. Paperwork, possession of antlers etc...

Definitely some civil litigation options but there gets a point when it's just plain *censored* ..




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Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Rainier10 on September 02, 2022, 06:16:05 PM
I hate to see these threads. Wishing you the best of luck.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Limhangerslayer on September 02, 2022, 09:47:49 PM
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Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: dvolmer on October 09, 2022, 01:15:17 PM
Lots of guys saying "you get what you pay for" on here.  Peyser up until 5 or so years ago was the best of the best.  He took a long time but his work was top notch.  He did work for the best hunters and businesses in the world.  Cabalas used him and other top name outfits.  He mounted 4 bull elk we took in Dayton in 2006 and did a great job.  He took a long time though.  I think something went wrong in his personal life and or he got over extended.  Sad to see.  What he has done is wrong and criminal in my mind.  If I had stuff there (especially trophy antlers) for years with no response, I would be on his doorstep like some have mentioned.  You can loose a deposit and a cape, but trophy antlers need to be returned.  I like what somebody else said, don't leave antlers with the taxi until he is ready to actually do the work after the cape and forms are ready.  But its like life, ya never know when someone is going to go under.  Even the best can go under if not managing business properly.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: skills on November 06, 2022, 01:46:14 PM
You all probably better not be watching Facebook today.   Some of you will be really angry.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 06, 2022, 01:48:38 PM
You all probably better not be watching Facebook today.   Some of you will be really angry.
not a facebooker. What’s the skinny?
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: skills on November 06, 2022, 01:52:47 PM
He had a Colorado tag and shot a beast of a buck. 
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Gringo31 on November 16, 2022, 01:29:58 PM
I don't think it's possible for any taxi to realize the anxiety someone can have of not knowing.  Wondering if to be patient/understanding or go nuclear. 

Makes me sick thinking about it and brings back bad memories....
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: HillHound on November 16, 2022, 01:49:04 PM
He had a Colorado tag and shot a beast of a buck.
I suppose each to his own, but I don’t think I would be posting pictures of my big bucks when I had so many people upset at me for keeping/losing their trophies.
  :twocents:
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: cwuhunter on November 16, 2022, 02:13:46 PM
Could the police get involved in any way to get deposits back or are the animals and deposits a lost cause ? 4 years have gone by?
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Pete112288 on December 09, 2022, 02:20:19 PM
I say start with talking to WDFW. Just went through a very similar situation. Got in contact with a WDFW officer and one visit to the guy's house, and now I have possession of my stuff again.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: cwuhunter on December 14, 2022, 07:18:03 PM
I say start with talking to WDFW. Just went through a very similar situation. Got in contact with a WDFW officer and one visit to the guy's house, and now I have possession of my stuff again.


So this is possible?

Anyone have any updates with Peyser? It’s a principal thing at this point with me. Doubt I’ll ever get the deposit back (50%) but want some repercussions
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on December 15, 2022, 07:24:59 PM
Took 5 years but I did just manage to get 2 of my 3 heads back.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Gringo31 on December 19, 2022, 07:16:10 AM
Curious what the story is on the one you didn't recover.....
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2022, 07:21:50 AM
Took 5 years but I did just manage to get 2 of my 3 heads back.
@Whtlhunter170  glad to hear you got two of the three. Any chance of getting the third or is it just a total loss?
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: chukardogs on December 19, 2022, 09:45:33 AM
 I'm sorry, I've seen and read this thread a few times and every time I get pissy so I just have to ask;
 At what point does a situation like this become larceny? This individual/company has possession of your property which there should be proof of in receipts and copies of the proof of down payments. There should be a consensus as to a reasonable amount of time for this company/individual to complete the jobs or return the items unfinished. After this time span has expired, law enforcement should get involved. Unless the items in question have been destroyed in a fire, stolen, taken in a bankruptcy situation, it should be a simple case to make. Any item that is not completed in the time frame that's considered reareasonable should be considered stolen. If this were the case, the company/individual would have incentive to complete, return or renegotiate new terms on the items.
 I'm sorry, people put in years of work in search of these trophies and once in their possession, they become cherished property. Someone completely ignoring this fact should be held responsible just as if they'd come into your house and taken the items. They've accepted the responsibility of caring for these items in their possession therefore should be held accountable as such.  Just my opinion
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Stein on December 19, 2022, 10:05:20 AM
Small claims court is another option, you can sue for up to $10,000 and don't need an attorney.  It's very simplified compared with regular courts, you basically get in front of a judge and tell them your story and show them your proof.

You have to pay the court $50 plus the fee to get they guy served papers.  If you win, you can get that money back from the guy as well a your other deposits.

Collecting a judgement can be fun, but after 30 days you can go after paychecks, bank accounts, assets, etc and also collect on the costs it takes you to get the judgement amount.

If you have documentation that you think is pretty solid (including an original contract of some sort, deposit reciepts and the time/date/method you tried to reach him over the years), I would send a certified letter letting him know you have tried everything you could to get your stuff back and give him a week to get back before I went to court to recover my money.

https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=newsinfo_jury.scc&altMenu=smal
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: BKMFR on December 19, 2022, 11:23:27 AM
Judge Judy - All the Way!!
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on December 19, 2022, 06:56:57 PM
I’m hoping to get it back, I’ve left a few messages, but haven’t heard anything. I’ll wait till the holidays are over then go after it with a vengeance. The thing is, I can’t say a bad thing about his work, it’s some of the best. Over the years I have used 3 or 4 taxis and I expect a year turnaround, 4-5 years is crazy..
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 19, 2022, 07:05:42 PM
Reading all this makes me feel good about getting my 2021 spring bear rug in 19 months. :)   Killed & delivered to taxidermist June 4th and will be shipping out right after Christmas.  Can't wait to see it.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Yakirack on December 21, 2022, 08:12:29 AM
I’m hoping to get it back, I’ve left a few messages, but haven’t heard anything. I’ll wait till the holidays are over then go after it with a vengeance. The thing is, I can’t say a bad thing about his work, it’s some of the best. Over the years I have used 3 or 4 taxis and I expect a year turnaround, 4-5 years is crazy..

Same here.  My dad's buck was dropped off over 6 years ago.
However, no matter how good the work is that's not good work.



Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on March 22, 2023, 08:11:28 PM
The nightmare is over, picked up the last of 3 bucks that I dropped off 5 years ago. Good luck to everyone still waiting.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Rainier10 on March 22, 2023, 08:21:41 PM
Glad you got them back.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: HntnFsh on March 23, 2023, 05:47:46 AM
Glad you got them back.

No kidding. Sucks that he had to go through this. But very glad he got his animals back. May be worth having them redone when time and money permits if the work is too bad!
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: boneaddict on March 23, 2023, 07:56:12 AM
I’m glad you got them back!
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: cwuhunter on March 23, 2023, 07:59:56 AM
Wow never thought anyone would get an animal back from this guy. I’m on year 3 I think? It’s been so long I don’t even remember. Did you mention that it took 5 years?
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on March 23, 2023, 11:40:20 AM
Yeah, 5 years and over 3 years of text messages that I still have on my phone.. the cape we sent over for my sons buck was a whitetail that had a double white throat patch, the mount doesn’t have that…..
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: HntnFsh on March 23, 2023, 12:23:11 PM
Yeah, 5 years and over 3 years of text messages that I still have on my phone.. when I mentioned the work wasn’t what it used to be, it’s not bad by any means, but it’s not the same… the cape we sent over for my sons buck was a whitetail that had a double white throat patch, the mount doesn’t have that…..

That sucks again.
2 people don't get the proper capes back.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: C-Money on March 23, 2023, 01:49:00 PM
Glad you got your deer back. I ended up with the wrong cape on my big Oregon Whitetail a few years back. My deer was very blonde/red, I got a completely different color cape back. A more traditional color whitetail. Frustrating.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: actionshooter on March 23, 2023, 09:37:35 PM
It's too bad this has become so common, there are some good taxidermists out there that just went by the wayside....
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: skills on March 24, 2023, 09:12:23 AM
Rumor has it, he has some protege' or friends he was teaching taxidermy to.  I wonder if they are turning out some work just to take some heat off. 
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
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Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: cwuhunter on August 20, 2023, 03:44:45 PM
Has anyone heard from this joker or got an animal back recently?
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: snake on August 20, 2023, 08:11:14 PM
He ruined a buddy of mines cougar pelt a about 8 years ago.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Max W. on September 23, 2023, 07:47:50 PM
Contact WDFW if you are having an issue with Peyser Taxidermy. PM me if you want a contact name and number.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Yakirack on September 26, 2023, 02:52:00 PM
Contact WDFW if you are having an issue with Peyser Taxidermy. PM me if you want a contact name and number.

PM Sent. Check your inbox.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: cwuhunter on September 26, 2023, 03:46:46 PM
Contact WDFW if you are having an issue with Peyser Taxidermy. PM me if you want a contact name and number.

PM Sent. Check your inbox.



Me too
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Woodchuck on September 26, 2023, 04:00:13 PM
@Max W.
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Yakirack on July 19, 2024, 07:47:56 AM
Any updates? Still has my dad's 2016 Buck.... :bash:
Title: Re: Peyser taxidermy
Post by: Mtnwalker on July 19, 2024, 09:18:46 AM
I take it no progress was made with the contacting WDFW last year?
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