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Title: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Hoythunter on December 01, 2018, 08:32:53 PM
Please post pics of your cougar mounts, including name of taxidermist.

It looks like I’m going to get the chance to fulfill a life long dream of chasing cats at the end of December.  In the lucky event I bring a good Tom home I plan on getting a life size, full mount done.

I’ve reached out to a few Taxidermist, a few of whom are sponsors / members of Hunt WA.  This will most likely be a once in a lifetime type of hunt  so I’m not about to cut any corners when it comes the taxidermist work. 

Let’s see ‘em and please remember to include Taxidermist name in the event you are happy with the mount and overall experience.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: bowhunterforever on December 01, 2018, 08:39:35 PM
Hodges taxidermy davenport Wa. Extremely happy with the mount
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Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 01, 2018, 08:44:08 PM
Just seen this on F/B
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Jellymon on December 01, 2018, 09:17:46 PM
Peters taxidermy in Graham, WA. They do great lifelike cats and are awesome people.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: throttlejocky20 on December 03, 2018, 02:11:15 PM
This was done in 2005 for me
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: greenhead_killer on December 03, 2018, 02:34:14 PM
@vandeman17
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: MtnMuley on December 03, 2018, 02:59:37 PM
Just seen this on F/B

That's awesome.  I don't do FB, but do you have a Taxi name?
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 03, 2018, 03:05:17 PM
Elkaholic that's amazing only 2 contact points on the cat.  :yike: Huge amount of leverage
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: 92xj on December 03, 2018, 03:06:20 PM
Scared the dog to death...
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: 92xj on December 03, 2018, 03:07:15 PM
Or is that a taxi'ed dead antelope going under the lion, I can't tell
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2018, 03:08:49 PM
http://philipsoucy.com/
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Hilltop123 on December 03, 2018, 03:22:41 PM
http://philipsoucy.com/

Wow, that's some of the best cats, I think I've seen.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on December 03, 2018, 03:47:30 PM
Phil is the best, Leland and big cat taxidermy is very good as well
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: trophyhunt on December 25, 2018, 12:40:08 PM
Done by zach at rainier taxidermy many years ago, still looks great. It’s on wheels so it’s easy to move around.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: JWEBB on December 26, 2018, 08:21:40 PM
Done by zach at rainier taxidermy many years ago, still looks great. It’s on wheels so it’s easy to move around.
Nice mount! Love the hat!
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: bearpaw on December 26, 2018, 09:08:42 PM
My wife's mounts, done by Fred Peters in Graham. The lower jumping cat was done by a different taxi, it's not as good of mount.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: bearpaw on December 26, 2018, 09:17:23 PM
Another mount above our front door, I like the mount but the face is not so good, done by a different taxi.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: bearpaw on December 26, 2018, 09:22:03 PM
Just seen this on F/B

I think that's one of the coolest mounts I've seen! If we ever mount another cougar it might have to be like that.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: JWEBB on December 26, 2018, 09:22:35 PM
Wow bearpaw! The cougar attacking bull is magnificent. Never seen such an impressive mount.  :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bonehuntn on December 27, 2018, 11:07:29 AM
Natures way taxi out of spanaway. Don’t see him on here anymore hopefully still doing it.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on November 29, 2019, 05:09:30 AM
Cant seem to find it, but a while back, maybe a couple years ago, somebody posted a pic of an open mouthed cougar shoulder pedestal mount done by one of the taxis on here, ring any bells?  Id like to see the pic again.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: idaho guy on November 29, 2019, 01:59:14 PM
Just seen this on F/B

I think that's one of the coolest mounts I've seen! If we ever mount another cougar it might have to be like that.


I wasn’t going to do anymore lion mounts just changed my mind  :chuckle: just one more !!
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: idaho guy on November 29, 2019, 02:01:03 PM
I love the lion attacking the elk bearpaw!! You have some great mounts  :tup:
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Post by: idaho guy on November 29, 2019, 02:15:59 PM
My only life size we have a few rugs also
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: idaho guy on November 29, 2019, 02:17:58 PM
Front
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: fly-by on November 29, 2019, 03:08:42 PM
Cant seem to find it, but a while back, maybe a couple years ago, somebody posted a pic of an open mouthed cougar shoulder pedestal mount done by one of the taxis on here, ring any bells?  Id like to see the pic again.

Was it this one?

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,212594.msg2829554.html#msg2829554
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on November 29, 2019, 03:10:15 PM
Nope, thats not it.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Hoythunter on December 01, 2019, 07:19:10 PM
Crazy, forgot I started this thread a year ago with no clue what I was in store for...
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: npaull on December 01, 2019, 09:12:55 PM
How come it seems so hard to capture a cougar face?
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Mtnwalker on December 01, 2019, 09:45:59 PM
How come it seems so hard to capture a cougar face?

90% of the lion mounts I see just look... off. Those Soucy mounts are about the best I’ve seen
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: 7t9cobra on December 02, 2019, 09:56:13 AM
I just got mine back about a month ago. We still have a lot to do with adding ferns, moss and some other stuff. We're tossing around the idea of a half round of a small fir tree with a couple straggly limbs, clear coated and butted up against the wall. Not 100% sure what else we will end up doing though. This is a 14 ft. chunk of old growth fir. we had to remove the trim around the living room window and hoist it inside with the crane on our shop truck. Then made dollies to roll it back against the wall. I also had to remove my gas stove, patch the flooring where the stove base used to be, then covered the wall in planking. After the log was mounted I put up some LED lighting behind the log. I wanted dim halogen lights, but didn't want the heat to cause a problem, so I found LEDs with the right color and intensity. I know, the pics aren't very great. My phone is messed up and I will get some better ones when we make some more progress. I mounted the cat walking on the log to the left, with it's head turned slightly left, because that's exactly how he was when I shot him. He was walking on a log 16 yards away and the sun was behind him giving him the same lighting effect.
 EDIT: I'm not sure why the first one is upside down. so I appoligize.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: huntnphool on December 02, 2019, 01:14:51 PM
How come it seems so hard to capture a cougar face?

90% of the lion mounts I see just look... off. Those Soucy mounts are about the best I’ve seen

 If I ever catch up to a cat I’ll be sending it to him. :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 02, 2019, 01:23:04 PM
How come it seems so hard to capture a cougar face?

90% of the lion mounts I see just look... off. Those Soucy mounts are about the best I’ve seen

 If I ever catch up to a cat I’ll be sending it to him. :tup:
His price for cougar starts at $5400.00  :yike:
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Monsterbull11 on January 05, 2020, 10:17:20 AM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: trophyhunt on January 05, 2020, 10:35:23 AM
Love that last mount, mine are done by Zach at rainier.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: trophyhunt on January 05, 2020, 10:39:23 AM
One more
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: buckfvr on January 05, 2020, 10:43:29 AM
Theres cats that look alive, like monsterbulls, and then theres those that just look plain ol" stuffed........
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: redi on January 05, 2020, 11:16:17 AM
Very realistic. Love that face.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on January 05, 2020, 11:29:28 AM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.

That one is top notch
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Birdgetter on January 05, 2020, 11:39:17 AM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.
Wow he does a great job!! I saw he was mentioned before but Leland Rainier does awesome work too.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Mtnwalker on January 05, 2020, 11:59:58 AM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.

Great looking cat. It’s a shame he doesn’t want to be named, turning out work like that..
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Alan K on January 05, 2020, 02:13:12 PM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.

Beautiful mount!
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: HntnFsh on January 05, 2020, 06:31:45 PM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.

How did you manage to tame that thing enough to sit in your shop like that? :chuckle: That's 1 of the most realistic cougar mounts Ive ever seen! Love it!
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on January 05, 2020, 07:45:45 PM
There are some real gems on ebay!!!  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cougar-Head-Shoulder-Mount-Taxidermy-Very-Impressive-AMAZING/223835809619?hash=item341da76753:g:8LQAAOSwn~BeEn5B
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on January 05, 2020, 07:46:25 PM
This ones only a thousand bucks, what a steal!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Taxidermy-mount-cougar-pedistal-shoulder-mount/264588783718?hash=item3d9ab87066:g:~TUAAOSw7YddkApo
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on January 05, 2020, 07:49:02 PM
 :lol4:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TAXIDERMY-TANNED-BOBCAT-HIDE-FUR-SKIN-PELT-LOG-CABIN-HUNTING-LODGE-Lynx-LARGE/193277714766?hash=item2d003fe14e:g:nZ8AAOSwKS9eCUch
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Birdgetter on January 05, 2020, 07:49:36 PM
This ones only a thousand bucks, what a steal!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Taxidermy-mount-cougar-pedistal-shoulder-mount/264588783718?hash=item3d9ab87066:g:~TUAAOSw7YddkApo
Best quote of the description “beautiful in every way”  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on January 05, 2020, 07:50:04 PM
Oh god ebay is a goldmine for terrible cat mounts.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kentucky-Bobcat-Taxidermy-Mount-Home-Office-Camp-Wall-Decor-Hunting-Cabin/283732308609?hash=item420fc37281:g:LF0AAOSwqn1eEQet
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: 724wd on January 20, 2020, 08:42:15 PM
Here's Clyde
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on February 25, 2020, 04:50:40 AM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.
Can you at least PM me the name of the taxidermist. I’ve got a cat I’m looking to have done and I’d love to chat with him. I’ve also been look at these guys, http://www.clemmenstaxidermy.com/28501.html
They’re close to home but convincing the wife I need to drop $5000 on a lifesize cat that she doesn’t even want me to do is a tall order.


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Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on February 25, 2020, 04:51:19 AM
Here's Clyde
Who did this one, looks fantastic.


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Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: Bango skank on February 25, 2020, 05:25:37 AM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.
Can you at least PM me the name of the taxidermist. I’ve got a cat I’m looking to have done and I’d love to chat with him. I’ve also been look at these guys, http://www.clemmenstaxidermy.com/28501.html
They’re close to home but convincing the wife I need to drop $5000 on a lifesize cat that she doesn’t even want me to do is a tall order.


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Sometimes its better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on February 25, 2020, 05:57:51 AM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.
Can you at least PM me the name of the taxidermist. I’ve got a cat I’m looking to have done and I’d love to chat with him. I’ve also been look at these guys, http://www.clemmenstaxidermy.com/28501.html
They’re close to home but convincing the wife I need to drop $5000 on a lifesize cat that she doesn’t even want me to do is a tall order.


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Sometimes its better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission
That might work if I had an extra 5G in the bank and she hadn’t already threatened divorce if I do it. At this point I’m halfway tempted to cut losses and get a rug done but this is a special cat, my first, and may make B&C all time. I really wanna do it justice.


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Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on February 25, 2020, 06:26:14 AM
Depending on where you go, typically you don't need all the money upfront. I have even had taxis turn down full payment until delivery. Not sure if that makes the financial burden any easier but something to consider. 

Another option might be to have the cape tanned, then it's at least preserved and you can wait till your ready to have the job completed.

Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: huntnnw on February 25, 2020, 06:31:38 AM
I wouldnt pay for 70% the mounts posted on here :yike:
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on February 25, 2020, 07:12:59 AM
Depending on where you go, typically you don't need all the money upfront. I have even had taxis turn down full payment until delivery. Not sure if that makes the financial burden any easier but something to consider. 

Another option might be to have the cape tanned, then it's at least preserved and you can wait till your ready to have the job completed.
Oh I get that, but even if I give up some hunts I wanna do like POW blacktails and Wyoming antelope over the next couple years my wife says “that cat will never be displayed in our house”. She really didn’t want me to even shoot one. I was after the meat as I’ve heard how delicious they are, ended up with a giant tom that everybody is telling me I need to mount because I’ll never get a better one.


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Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: bigskyhounds on February 25, 2020, 10:17:07 AM
Big tom shot in a cave. Tore up a couple dogs. 170 pounds  with an empty stomach.
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Post by: bigskyhounds on February 25, 2020, 10:19:35 AM
Toms I helped a couple of cousins harvest.
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: RB on February 25, 2020, 01:23:59 PM
Here's Clyde

That is an amazing mount!
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 25, 2020, 01:35:42 PM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.



Dang.....



That is just really, really well done.....
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 25, 2020, 02:56:54 PM
This ones only a thousand bucks, what a steal!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Taxidermy-mount-cougar-pedistal-shoulder-mount/264588783718?hash=item3d9ab87066:g:~TUAAOSw7YddkApo
Best quote of the description “beautiful in every way”  :chuckle:


It's a good thing they included so many pictures... show that baby off!
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on February 25, 2020, 04:55:13 PM
Good news is my dad wants a cat for his trophy room so I’m gifting him mine to mount and keep for a while and he says I can have it back in a few years if I can change the wife’s mind


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Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: 724wd on April 27, 2020, 07:37:33 PM
Here's Clyde
Who did this one, looks fantastic.


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Gary Attima at NW Taxidermy in Post Falls
Title: Re: Let’s see some cougar mounts!
Post by: idaho guy on April 27, 2020, 08:29:19 PM
Just picked mine up Friday from a taxidermist that would like to remain nameless. But If I hadn't have found this gentleman, Phil Soucy was going to get it.
Can you at least PM me the name of the taxidermist. I’ve got a cat I’m looking to have done and I’d love to chat with him. I’ve also been look at these guys, http://www.clemmenstaxidermy.com/28501.html
They’re close to home but convincing the wife I need to drop $5000 on a lifesize cat that she doesn’t even want me to do is a tall order.


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That might work if I had an extra 5G in the bank and she hadn’t already threatened divorce if I do it. At this point I’m halfway tempted to cut losses and get a rug done but this is a special cat, my first, and may make B&C all time. I really wanna do it justice.


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Life size it! Check with wildlife creations in Coeur d Alene they should be quite a bit less than 5000. I posted one on this thread from probably 14 years ago. I don’t think the picture is very good but it’s a good mount.Most of the nice lions we tree get done there they are excellent at cats and reasonable
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