Post by: bobcat on April 30, 2011, 12:35:58 PM
So what can be done with the horns if you're not going to do a full shoulder mount? It almost seems like a waste to not mount the head but there must be some other options. What about a European mount? Does that work well with a sheep? And if so, what is the cost?
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Post by: whacker1 on May 02, 2011, 12:12:20 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 02, 2011, 01:07:43 PM
have the cape tanned in case you want it for future use. and Euro for current display. Give your self the opportunity to have the shoulder mount done in the future.:yeah:
Thats what I did with my euro this past year.
Post by: whacker1 on May 02, 2011, 02:10:54 PM
have the cape tanned in case you want it for future use. and Euro for current display. Give your self the opportunity to have the shoulder mount done in the future.:yeah:
Thats what I did with my euro this past year.
Yes, just more critical with a sheep or mountain goat or moose based on the availability of capes..... specifically one that will fit your horn or antler set
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 02, 2011, 03:53:07 PM
have the cape tanned in case you want it for future use. and Euro for current display. Give your self the opportunity to have the shoulder mount done in the future.
Great Idea!
Post by: bucklucky on May 02, 2011, 04:38:19 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 02, 2011, 08:35:20 PM
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-071 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-071)
WAC 232-12-071
Buying or selling game unlawful — Game-farmed meat exception.
(1) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter edible parts of wild animals or game birds. It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter edible parts of game fish, except pursuant to RCW 77.65.480 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.65.480).
(2) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter the nonedible parts of wild animals, game birds, or game fish if:
(a) The possession, sale, selling, purchase, or barter is prohibited by federal regulations;
(b) The wild animals, game birds, or game fish were taken in violation of any law or regulation in any jurisdiction, and the seller, purchaser, or person bartering knew the animal, bird, or fish was illegally taken; or
(c) The nonedible parts are of bighorn sheep or mountain goat; bear gall bladders; claws or teeth of bear that are not permanently attached to a full bear skin or mounted bear; or velvet antlers of deer, elk, or moose; and a permit has not been granted by the department allowing for the sale, purchase, or barter of any of the animal parts listed in this subsection (2)(c).
(3) For purposes of subsection (2)(c) of this section, all of those parts are considered "nonedible" even if they are used for human consumption.
(4) Under RCW 77.15.194 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.194), it is unlawful to knowingly buy, sell, or otherwise exchange, or to offer to buy, sell, or otherwise exchange, the raw fur or carcass of a wild animal trapped in Washington with a body-gripping trap, whether or not the animal is trapped pursuant to a permit.
(5) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter game-farm raised deer and elk, unless the following conditions have been met:
(a) Proof of the source of the game-farmed meat is maintained with the meat until the meat is consumed or exported. Qualifying proof includes sales or purchase invoices or receipts containing the following information in the English language:
(i) Name of seller or importer;
(ii) Name of the company selling the meat;
(iii) The date of sale;
(iv) The quantity of meat sold; and
(v) The species of the meat sold.
(b) The meat is imported from a U.S. licensed game farm, or a game farm in another country.
(c) The meat is boned, and only the meat is imported.
(d) The meat is packaged for retail sale prior to importation into this state.
(6) A violation of subsection (4) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.194 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.194). The remaining subsections in this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.260 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.260).
(7) If you request a written permit to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter the nonedible parts of wild animals listed in subsection (2)(c) of this section, and your request is denied, you have a right to a hearing under the provisions of chapter 34.05 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=34.05) RCW. In order to obtain a hearing, you must notify the department, in writing, within forty-five days of the date of the letter denying your permit. The address to send hearing requests to is:
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Legal Affairs - Office of the Director
Post Office Box 43137
Olympia, Washington 98504-3137
If you do not request a hearing to contest denial of the permit, the permit denial will become effective forty-five days following the denial.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 02, 2011, 08:40:56 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 02, 2011, 08:48:38 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 02, 2011, 08:49:33 PM
Bobcat this is a Mouflan I did last year. Just a smaller version of a bighorn. I think they look cool as a euro, but if I were you I would have the cape tanned and save it just in case. But if not save the cape for a Taxi Im sure youd get the euro mount for free 8)Awesome job Bucklucky ...very nice !!
Post by: bucklucky on May 02, 2011, 08:51:34 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 03, 2011, 12:06:40 AM
I am going to make a call to WDFW Office and see what my chances are of getting a permit to buy a Sheep Cape.
Post by: boneaddict on May 03, 2011, 05:06:38 AM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on May 03, 2011, 06:09:29 AM
But I don't know a bighorn, I would seriously be talking to a taxi. I am quite sure you could get a decent price on a shoulder mount.
Joe
Post by: Hornseeker on May 03, 2011, 09:01:46 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on May 03, 2011, 06:14:14 PM
Post by: rb2506 on May 03, 2011, 07:26:22 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on May 03, 2011, 09:48:02 PM
MS
Post by: HoofsandWings on May 03, 2011, 10:07:53 PM
People who visit the house and look at the sheep over the fireplace like it better than my moose (I had 5 points).
But if you run in a crowd that has euro mounts.
I saw a lot of euro mounts in Germany.The castles were full of them.
Personally, I think the average person who does not hunt would like the shoulder mount.
If you have to explain the euro mount then it loses something.
But maybe you only have other hunters in your house and 20 years from now there will be only hunters entering your house then thats different. I have had great comments from the pizza delivery guy, the plumber, cable repair lady, etc.
One last question. Do you get excited when you see a shoulder mount or a euro mount?
How about your family? Which excites them more?
Post by: rb2506 on May 04, 2011, 07:15:47 PM
a few years ago a guy i know drew the tag and said it was the best meat he has ever had :cue:
Post by: alecvg on May 04, 2011, 09:49:15 PM
Post by: bucklucky on May 04, 2011, 09:56:59 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on May 04, 2011, 09:58:05 PM
You could always make a couple bugle tubes or powder horns with them :dunno:
I'd make a fine tobacco pipe! :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on May 04, 2011, 10:17:14 PM
You could always make a couple bugle tubes or powder horns with them :dunno:
Now there's a good idea! I could use a powder horn for black powder hunting. :IBCOOL:
Post by: Curly on May 05, 2011, 09:15:54 AM
Bobcat, you're most likely not even going to draw anyway..........
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 05, 2011, 09:21:02 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 05, 2011, 09:24:57 AM
:bdid:
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2011, 09:32:32 AM
You could always make a couple bugle tubes or powder horns with them :dunno:
Now there's a good idea! I could use a powder horn for black powder hunting. :IBCOOL:
I think I'm having chest pains...
Post by: provider on May 05, 2011, 10:36:16 AM
Quote
I do not understand the meaning behind some of there laws.....oh well.
It is to deter poachers. And more importantly, to prevent the commercialization of our magnificent wild animals and their body parts.
Post by: Curly on May 05, 2011, 11:00:38 AM
:yeah:QuoteI do not understand the meaning behind some of there laws.....oh well.
It is to deter poachers. And more importantly, to prevent the commercialization of our magnificent wild animals and their body parts.
I found a nice Ram skull several years ago. I sure wanted to keep it. But luckily I knew the law and just left it. Sure would have made a nice trophy though......
F'ing poachers sure can screw up things for law abiding people. >:(
Post by: Rick on May 05, 2011, 11:08:08 AM
I think I'll apply for sheep this year too. I'd love to draw with 1 point just to piss everyone off that have butt-loads of points........ :chuckle:
Count me in. I couldn't care less about hunting sheep,but I'll apply just to irritate the whiners. :hello:
Post by: bucklucky on May 05, 2011, 12:41:25 PM
QuoteI do not understand the meaning behind some of there laws.....oh well.
It is to deter poachers. And more importantly, to prevent the commercialization of our magnificent wild animals and their body parts.
If you have a valid tag/permit you chould be able to trade a cape for a euro mount to a liscenced Taxidermist. The law is dumb. Makes no sence.
Post by: Rob on May 05, 2011, 01:25:32 PM
I really have come to like wall pedistals. here is my impala-I like the way it gives a different perspective on the mount.
Post by: littletoes on May 05, 2011, 09:16:46 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: :yike:You could always make a couple bugle tubes or powder horns with them :dunno:
Now there's a good idea! I could use a powder horn for black powder hunting. :IBCOOL:
I think I'm having chest pains...
Post by: Ridgeratt on May 06, 2011, 10:27:14 PM
Wow some of you guys must know me better than I know myself! As I said before, I understood that he was telling me I shouldn't apply for a bighorn sheep hunt so that someone else might draw it who would want to get a head mounted for their wall.
You seem to read way more into this than was intended. I'm not sure I could recognize you in a crowd. I only drew my conclusions from your many posts on the odds of drawing various tags.
I did say that if you weren't able to have a mount done or the fact that your wife is opposed to having it your home you maybe let some one else have a chance. Hence a ghost point
And that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I'm not going to quit trying for a sheep tag after applying for 15 years. I really can't believe anybody would even say that. I would never tell anybody not to apply for a hunt because I thought I was more deserving of the tag.
I would not discourage you from applying with 15 points either. But with out disclosing how many points I have. I can tell you that I have points built from when the apps took money up front and they sat on it for 4 months and then returned the funds less 5 bucks way back when if not drawn. Also not saying that I am more deserving of the tag than yourself. But you could very well be a close second or third.
For the record I am still in favor of the upfront money as well.
It's actually pretty sad that hunting has come to this. It used to be about putting food on the table. Now to some people it's nothing more than putting a trophy on the wall.
I believe that if you were to poll the forum certain tags on here are considered "Trophy's" in anyones Bucket list.
Moose (Was lucky enough to draw in 08)
Cougar ( was able to fill that last fall)
Sheep (Going to ghost this due to the fact Hunting buddy was drawn for the multi elk.
Goats still hoping
Wolf if by some chance that we ever are allowed to hunt them here.
Not trying to draw lines in the sand just my 2 cent's
Post by: bobcat on May 07, 2011, 09:10:31 AM
So if you've been applying for sheep since the beginning, you must have 16 points (for this year).
Post by: Hornseeker on May 18, 2011, 10:44:23 AM
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Post by: Curly on May 18, 2011, 11:01:10 AM
Post by: bobcat on May 18, 2011, 08:44:22 PM
I would definitely get a pedestal shoulder mount... Definitely! With that said, I do LOVE Euro mounts. Here is a small sheep we have hanging in our office...
Those look great! I really like them. Now if I can just draw that sheep permit!
Not bad odds with 15 points... it's about 1 in 100. How can I NOT draw? :dunno:
Post by: bucklucky on May 18, 2011, 10:13:44 PM
Post by: littletoes on May 19, 2011, 06:49:11 PM
Too bad the Obama /Biden pic is there. It kinda ruins the cool euro mount. :(
A-MEN BROTHER! :bash: :yike:
The only thing that could make it worse would be a pic of hilary and pelosi!!!