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Title: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Bearhunter on September 19, 2009, 10:22:28 PM: Anybody know of any excellent Cougar taxidermist? I know they can be tough to get right, and want the best quality mount I can get. Any Ideas?
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Buckmark on September 19, 2009, 10:32:46 PM: Having seen bucklucky's bobcat mounts i would not hesitate to take a cat his way, wish i knew about his work a few years ago..
Charlies taxidermy
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Bearhunter on September 20, 2009, 08:23:38 AM: I think he just recently did his first cougar if I remember right, I now it turned out great.
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: PolarBear on September 20, 2009, 09:10:03 AM: Quote from: Buckmark on September 19, 2009, 10:32:46 PM
Having seen bucklucky's bobcat mounts i would not hesitate to take a cat his way, wish i knew about his work a few years ago..
Charlies taxidermy
:yeah:
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: wastickslinger on September 20, 2009, 02:04:53 PM: I have seen a few that Todd Peyser put out and they look pretty darn good.
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: MuleySniper on September 20, 2009, 03:08:07 PM: If money is no object then check out Phil Soucy. Phenomenal. http://www.philipsoucy.com/
MS
(sorry, not in WA though)
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 20, 2009, 03:15:27 PM: Quote from: MuleySniper on September 20, 2009, 03:08:07 PM
If money is no object then check out Phil Soucy. Phenomenal. http://www.philipsoucy.com/
MS

:yeah:
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: rainshadow1 on September 20, 2009, 03:21:35 PM: That's the guy I was thinking of...

Can't wait to hear your story!!!

Michelle did a great job on my rug, we had some miscommunication about schedule, and I'd have rather not been so involved in the decisionmaking, but the end result was VERY professional.
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: fishcrazy on September 20, 2009, 07:50:38 PM: I would take it to Charlie. He's so good at cats it's kinda spooky!! You won't be disapointed.

Kris
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: MtnMuley on September 20, 2009, 08:00:07 PM: MuleySniper hit it right on the button. Phil Soucy is the most well known cat taxidermist in the world. Unfortunately his prices and completion time deter many. I've waited for years to find the right taxidermist to do a couple cats for me, and Bucklucky sealed it up when he posted his bobcat pics. Glad I'm line with him! ;)
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Bearhunter on September 22, 2009, 03:34:43 PM: Well I just got off the phone with Phil, very informative guy! I learned a couple things from him in our 10minute conversation. Ive decided Im am going with Phil, sorry Charlie maybe I bring a big old Montana buck to ya in November. Phil definetly knows his cats, he did 75 cougars alone last year. The only thing is its a 18month wait or less if he hires a new guy from North Carolina. That gives me plenty of time to save the remainder of the money though which is a plus, then Ill have hopefully a world class mount, and probably want to hide my other full Cougar mount :chuckle: Thanks for the info fellas
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: bucklucky on September 22, 2009, 03:39:06 PM: Great decision man!! Glad you decided to go with Phil!! He is one awesome cat taxidermist!! So what did you learn from him anyway ??
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 22, 2009, 04:53:43 PM: Good Choice!
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: bearmanric on September 22, 2009, 05:03:22 PM: Dave Jone's Doe's Great cat work. but any of our Taxidermist on here would be great. i have a bobcat i need tanned for my call picture's. but i cut a few whole's in it had to sharp of a knife. just found out i got a cougar boot hunt tag for south Ranier. will be cougar calling very close to Bucklucky in my old cougar ground's. Rick
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Bearhunter on September 22, 2009, 08:29:53 PM: Dave Jones is an old friend of mine, havent talked to him in a few years though. He did my first cougar I killed a 110lb female, I had him life size it, it looks good just never have had the rocks finished out on it. The price was right also! Tell Dave that Petker the kid from Sedro says hay, hell know who your talking about, Ive fished with him on the Cowlitz before as well.
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: poulsbo on October 16, 2009, 11:00:27 AM: Clarks taxideremy in Lewiston ID. he does award winning work, you'll pay for it though.
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: fishcrazy on October 20, 2009, 08:18:06 PM: I had Jones do my first deer mount. I have to keep it in the other room as it looks FAKE next to all my other mounts done by another local Taxi. Good price and great guy but you get what you pay for.

Kris
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: gottatree on October 21, 2009, 03:28:05 PM: I believe Zach at Rainier Taxidermy does awesome work. I have seen other's work and they are close but not his. I have two life size cougar's and 3 bobcat's that Zach has done over the years and they still look like the day they came out of the tree.
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: Austrian Hunter on October 21, 2009, 03:48:58 PM: Did you kill a kitty :dunno:
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: rasbo on October 31, 2009, 07:14:23 AM: this bob was done by Fred Peters grouse by his wife.The look is called a confident
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: elk311 on November 09, 2009, 09:39:43 AM: Fortunately the "gentleman" that did my cougar a fews years back is out of business. I'm only chiming in to remind anyone interested to DO YOUR HOMEWORK and pick someone that has work you can look at. Species specific work! Just because his/her cervus look great does not mean that they can do feline or fowl !
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: longrange7mm on December 03, 2009, 10:26:27 AM: I know there not in wa but here are 2 of my taxidermists in Wyoming. Both of these taxidermists are incredible artists.

Hartman Taxidermy Studio
604 Coffeen Ave
Sheridan, WY 82801-5314
Phone: (307) 672-0383

Greg Hartman specializes in big cats and sheep, probably the most impressive cat mounts i have ever seen. His website is down but you can request some pictures and rates at - rdmccarn@gmail.com.

Steve Werbelow is known for his unique pedestal mounts if you look through his gallery half way down there is a big tom laying on limb and there is a prong horn pedestal mount two pix over they are both on my wall know :rolleyes:. I couldnt be more happy with his work. http://www.werbelowstaxidermy.com/index.ht
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: bow4elk on December 03, 2009, 10:32:16 AM: Quote from: Buckmark on September 19, 2009, 10:32:46 PM
Having seen bucklucky's bobcat mounts i would not hesitate to take a cat his way, wish i knew about his work a few years ago..
Charlies taxidermy

+1 Cat faces make or break any mount. You either get it or you don't. Charlie gets it.
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: MuleySniper on December 04, 2009, 12:22:24 PM: Quote from: gottatree on October 21, 2009, 03:28:05 PM
I believe Zach at Rainier Taxidermy does awesome work. I have seen other's work and they are close but not his. I have two life size cougar's and 3 bobcat's that Zach has done over the years and they still look like the day they came out of the tree.

Yeah, he does very nice mounts. My dad and I have both used him. The only problem is he takes sooooooo long. I actually heard he might be getting out of it in the near future and moving out of state.
MS
Title: Re: Who specializes in Cat Taxidermy in Washington?
Post by: bearpaw on December 04, 2009, 12:26:42 PM: I can also vouch for Peter's Taxidermy in Graham, my wife's lifesize cougar taking down an elk was done by them and it has gotten many compliments. We have many other mounts done by them and there is nothing we are unhappy with.