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Title: elk mount
Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 08:35:06 PM: the elk i got last year i didn't mount but have decided now i would like to since its my first bull, what would that cost i have no cape
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2010, 08:39:12 PM: a pretty penny for sure :chuckle: i am sure the taxis on here will tell you i would say 1000-1200 the cape i am sure would run about 200 or more :yike:
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 08:43:22 PM: holy crap that's insane had it lined out before elk season, cause i had cow tags, to get a cow mounted it was only 400 wish i would of saved the cape but shot it right in the neck so that didn't happen o-well i guess
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Post by: benhuntin on April 13, 2010, 08:46:18 PM: Do a little checking sometimes you can find a good cheap cape and then the taxi bill is cheaper if you have a cape that is ready to go
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 13, 2010, 09:00:07 PM: First off how big is your elk? Got any photos?

I charge between $750 - $900 for an Elk Shoulder Mount.

The size and what I pay for the cape dictates the price. Also if I have to buy a cape from another taxi. Typically between $125 - $300 for the cape.

Quote from: benhuntin on April 13, 2010, 08:46:18 PM
Do a little checking sometimes you can find a good cheap cape and then the taxi bill is cheaper if you have a cape that is ready to go

Make sure you get all the hunters and tag information with any cape you buy.

Hunters Name,
Hunters Address,
Wild ID #,
Doc # off ELk Tag,
GMU and County killed,
Date Killed
Title: Re: elk mount
Post by: benhuntin on April 13, 2010, 09:02:29 PM: Just curious Is that required on a cape that is tanned already?
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:10:26 PM: its just a little 2 point double eye gaurds but the two points on the top turn in kinda cool looking
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2010, 09:13:48 PM: Quote from: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:10:26 PM
its just a little 2 point double eye gaurds but the two points on the top turn in kinda cool looking

lol 2 point :bash: that is a 4 point bull no eye gaurds on elk brow tines :chuckle:
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:14:51 PM: since when i have never heard of that before
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Post by: benhuntin on April 13, 2010, 09:14:54 PM: Its an 8 Point if your from the south. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:16:21 PM: brow tine eye, guards same s##t trouble maker :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2010, 09:17:54 PM: Quote from: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:16:21 PM
brow tine eye, guards same s##t trouble maker :chuckle:

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:ROFLOL same thing my butt :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:22:34 PM: well then inform me whats the difference Ive heard them called both for 20 years I'm allways willing to learn something new
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:26:35 PM: besides were getting of topic here carp but i do want to understand your thinking is there
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2010, 09:29:24 PM: when you say doubble eye gaurds that is not right because they are 2 diffrent normal points the 1st and the 2nd points. the first tine can be called eye gaurds but that is a deer hunters term for elk tines. i was just pokin fun but now you know you will sound allot better calling him a 4pt bull and that is allot better than saying a 2pt bull. hope this helps matt.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2010, 09:30:57 PM: just trying to help you out, legaly it is a 4pt bull not a 2 point bull just trying to help you out
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:33:47 PM: yes butt at the same when i say a 4 point with doubles its gonna impress ya that much more i kinda see your point but that's the way i was brought up i guess we never count the (eyegaurds) as points except for the 3 point rule ya know
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2010, 09:42:06 PM: yes i know what you are saying just trying to help people learn, as well. and in the wardens eyes they are a legal point. so good 4 you on your first. my first was a bull calf but it was with a bow :chuckle:
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 09:47:09 PM: gotcha carp thanks
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on April 13, 2010, 10:41:11 PM: 750.00 for mount,

I have a nice tanned cape that would be an extra 125.00.

It came off of a 4x4 bull elk last sep, couple little fighting scars on the side of it.

So all together 875.00 + tax.

Joe
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 10:45:10 PM: thanks joe for the info i really needed about my 4 point thanks again
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Post by: grundy53 on April 13, 2010, 10:51:27 PM: where i hunt it would be a 2point above doubles too. it must be a s.w washington thing. :chuckle: :stirthepot:
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 10:53:49 PM: i agree grundy must be a wet sid thing
Title: Re: elk mount
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2010, 11:50:34 PM: Quote from: grundy53 on April 13, 2010, 10:51:27 PM
where i hunt it would be a 2point above doubles too. it must be a s.w washington thing. :chuckle: :stirthepot:

you guys got it wrong, its a southeast!!!! thing we can count :chuckle: :IBCOOL: :chuckle: :P
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Post by: madmack76 on April 13, 2010, 11:52:28 PM: i say the little one don't count what ever
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 14, 2010, 07:06:46 AM: Quote from: benhuntin on April 13, 2010, 09:02:29 PM
Just curious Is that required on a cape that is tanned already?

YES!
Title: Re: elk mount
Post by: jackelope on April 14, 2010, 08:13:43 AM: I've never heard of anyone regardless of where they are from refer to a seperate count of eyeguards or browtines on a bull elk.
If that was a whitetail then that would be a 8 pointer...but it's an elk, so it's a 4x4 bull.
:twocents:
:dunno:
Title: Re: elk mount
Post by: grundy53 on April 14, 2010, 08:14:54 AM: different strokes for different folks. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: elk mount
Post by: ridge line on April 15, 2010, 05:37:30 PM: The trophy is in the eye of the beholder....puts some hair on it and enjoy..