Post by: Cantfishatall on April 03, 2010, 04:11:28 PM
Post by: muleyhunter on April 03, 2010, 04:20:13 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 03, 2010, 04:20:32 PM
Good luck !!
Where did you draw?
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 03, 2010, 04:33:52 PM
Here is a link to a complete skinning and field care guide. It covers the best skinning methods for Rugs, Life Size, 1/2 Life Size, Shoulder Mounts. Also the best incision to make if you are unsure.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=nvosihk2bc2nqedp2gonfrpbf7&/topic,9441.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=nvosihk2bc2nqedp2gonfrpbf7&/topic,9441.0.html)
As far as prices for Rugs go it really depends on the taxidermist that you use. I have seen prices anywhere from $125 - $200 per L/F.
I charge $150 per L/F for my Black Bear Rugs.
Here are a few photos of rugs I have done.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3n7jvq5sutj8i2mssa2k4iumm5&topic=34728.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3n7jvq5sutj8i2mssa2k4iumm5&topic=34728.0)
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3n7jvq5sutj8i2mssa2k4iumm5&topic=7722.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3n7jvq5sutj8i2mssa2k4iumm5&topic=7722.0)
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3n7jvq5sutj8i2mssa2k4iumm5&topic=28803.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=3n7jvq5sutj8i2mssa2k4iumm5&topic=28803.0)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on April 03, 2010, 04:41:24 PM
A good basic price on a rug is going to run anywheres from 125.00 to 175.00 a foot.
I charge 125.00 a foot on a black bear rug. It is double padded, double felt and all sewn. That is one of the things that I cannot stress enough to you, whomever you choose make sure that it is sewn and not glued. Some taxidermists glue their felt on and over time it will come off.
As for skinning tips there are a lot of pictures and info on a google search that will help you.
But basically if you start with the bear on it's back make a straight cut from the ahole all the way up the just above center of chest. Then cut straight across upper arms to teh pad and peel them out this will give you a T cut and this will make sure that the skin stays in the right spots. Alot of people make a Y cut and this takes the armpit and puts it on top of the shoulder.
On the back legs a straight line from the Ahole to the back of the pad will allow the leg to lay out naturally leaving the buttocks in place. This will allow a taxidermist to make the overall appearance of your bear more presentable and not a square.
This is a good website to look over, I do not recommend you skinning out the pads and turning the eyes, ears, lips and nose, however it does give you some good pictures on what to visualize. Most taxidermists prefer to do that themselves.
http://www.outdoorsdirectory.com/magazine/blbcare.htm (http://www.outdoorsdirectory.com/magazine/blbcare.htm)
Joe
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 03, 2010, 05:02:48 PM
Or is it square foot ?
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on April 03, 2010, 05:24:49 PM
Joe
Post by: Kuduman on April 03, 2010, 09:10:42 PM
Most of the taxidermists on here Will do you right. I would (As always) recommend visiting your taxidermist and get prices before the hunt. Deciding what type of mount and who to use when your standing over your bear is a bad idea.
I am 135$ a linear foot check my web page for pics or e mail me www.trailsendtaxidermy.biz (http://www.trailsendtaxidermy.biz)
Good luck
Jeff
A.K.A. Kuduman
Post by: rasbo on April 04, 2010, 05:40:05 AM
Been lurking in the shadows for awhile, First time user. I got drawn for spring bear, and really want a rug done. Looking for a basic price on how much to have one complete. Also any skinning tips that will help me to ready the cape.pack it out and let the taxi skin it if your not sure .
Post by: bucklucky on April 04, 2010, 10:16:49 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 04, 2010, 11:03:39 AM
Are you guy's quoting prices ???
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 04, 2010, 11:09:09 AM
:chuckle: :IBCOOL: :chuckle: :IBCOOL: :chuckle: :IBCOOL: :chuckle: :IBCOOL: :chuckle: :IBCOOL:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 04, 2010, 11:19:03 AM
But due to the 2 extra weeks they added to my permit...
The fact that I live in unit and can hunt every day (unemployed)....
I know where I saw one last year and have been scouting/hunting up in unit for 3 years......
I am not shy about asking for help......(BTKR, Adnahoundsman..etc (hint,hint)
Am not picky about age/size (smaller I will be able to afford).......
How can I not be pretty confident that i stand at least a 10% chance ?
Plus I need to budget how much I need to save , just in case....
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 04, 2010, 11:21:11 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 04, 2010, 11:24:04 AM
(now I got that song, "your so vain" running through my head !...
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 04, 2010, 11:27:03 AM
Post by: Ray on April 04, 2010, 11:29:22 AM
From what I have seen all the Taxidermists on here seem to do a great job and would not hesitate selecting them to do business with.
As far as field care is concerned I think that the links above are sufficient. As a note I would pay attention to the cuts around the paws and around the rear legs. It's not hard to do and if you don't feel comfortable taking apart the paws or taking out the skull then just leave them on and let the taxidermist take care of it for you. When I knocked down my first bear I had no trouble taking it apart and would not expect most to have any as well.
Post by: Whitelightning on April 04, 2010, 02:11:48 PM