Michelle Nelson rugging "Beware"

[WildlifeAssassin]

I had a 2012 spring bear with her. Had to threaten lawsuit to get her to work on it, she still didn't contact me. I had to show up at her house to get it back. Keep all records of your attempts to contact her - phone records, emails, private messages etc. Show up at her house to get your stuff back (video tape it on your phone), if that doesn't work contact her local law enforcement and have her served with papers for civil court. I looked into it, costs less than $50 and no lawyers are involved. If you need a written statement from me about her business practices PM me.

For what it is worth the rug turned out nice except some permanent creases from it being folded for close to 3 years. She has a room full of tanned hides stacked to the ceiling she isn't working on.

[bearpaw]

True Story
About 30 years ago a very well known taxidermist in Spokane closed shop and disappeared. Many hunters lost their trophies, bucks, bears, alaskan, african, you name it! This really happened!

I Would Be Concerned!
With so many people not getting their mounts I would strongly suggest that you folks who cannot get a reply back from Michelle should go see Michelle and either get a satisfactory reply in person or get your trophies. She moved before, with so many hunters not getting their mounts and no answer or reply from her, what if she moves again? I have refrained from this type of comment because I do not like to cause trouble, but I am increasingly concerned after hearing so many people are still waiting and cannot get a reply!

[billythekidrock]

I had the same dealings many of you have had, I decided to just show up and politely demand my cape and antlers back. Ended up talking with whom I assume was her husband, and he seemed like a stand up dude, he made arrangements and I had my items back the next day. I would highly recommend just showing up to claim your stuff or you may never get it back.

Yes, he is a stand up guy And for the record, other than being her husband he has absolutely zero to do with her taxidermy business. He is not a hunter and is not really interested in the outdoors. Unfortunately it sounds like he is the one dealing with most of the disgruntled customers.

[HntnFsh]

Seems like a good time for a whole bunch of you to get together and show up at the same time. Bring some coffee, snacks, maybe a BBQ, and some signs. Have a nice little sit in. In front of her house.

[BNAElkhntr]

I had the same dealings many of you have had, I decided to just show up and politely demand my cape and antlers back. Ended up talking with whom I assume was her husband, and he seemed like a stand up dude, he made arrangements and I had my items back the next day. I would highly recommend just showing up to claim your stuff or you may never get it back.

I'd Second This, Although I didn't Lose my trophies only a crap load of money When Cascade went out of Business I wish now I had kept up and headed the Warnings!

[180-GRAIN]

Seriously though. Everyone with an animal there you want to get back we should all get together and plan a day to truck down there and camp in her driveway until things are worked out. If anyone's interested pm me and we will make a trip down there.

[sled]

  Sure is.

Was it you that started it originally?

yes, I did but didn't mean to start a s storm.  I've seen her post on there and figured she would see it for sure since she doesn't come on here anymore.

[sled]

True Story
About 30 years ago a very well known taxidermist in Spokane closed shop and disappeared. Many hunters lost their trophies, bucks, bears, alaskan, african, you name it! This really happened!

I Would Be Concerned!
With so many people not getting their mounts I would strongly suggest that you folks who cannot get a reply back from Michelle should go see Michelle and either get a satisfactory reply in person or get your trophies. She moved before, with so many hunters not getting their mounts and no answer or reply from her, what if she moves again? I have refrained from this type of comment because I do not like to cause trouble, but I am increasingly concerned after hearing so many people are still waiting and cannot get a reply!  Solid advise there

[180-GRAIN]

I just left another message with her myself. Told her if I do not hear back soon I'm going to do whatever I have to in order to get my deer back.

[sled]

I just left another message with her myself. Told her if I do not hear back soon I'm going to do whatever I have to in order to get my deer back.

. I would take the above advice.  Got there and get your animal back.  I'd hate to hear that everyone lost their animals if she bails.  From what I've read it sounds like she could be the kind of person that says the hell with it and takes off!

[JakeLand]

I had the same dealings many of you have had, I decided to just show up and politely demand my cape and antlers back. Ended up talking with whom I assume was her husband, and he seemed like a stand up dude, he made arrangements and I had my items back the next day. I would highly recommend just showing up to claim your stuff or you may never get it back.

I'd Second This, Although I didn't Lose my trophies only a crap load of money When Cascade went out of Business I wish now I had kept up and headed the Warnings!

 Where was cascade taxidermy located?

[Bean Counter]

Puyallup.

[JakeLand]

Puyallup.

 There was a cascade taxidermy up her in sultan years ago and they disappeared and a lot of un happy customers there too hmmmm one in the same or I've had Moro taxidermy do my work and Sean is always upfront about everything and does good work

[skagitsteel]

Seriously though. Everyone with an animal there you want to get back we should all get together and plan a day to truck down there and camp in her driveway until things are worked out. If anyone's interested pm me and we will make a trip down there.

I am limited in time to drive all the way down there, but would be interested. 

[180-GRAIN]

Seriously though. Everyone with an animal there you want to get back we should all get together and plan a day to truck down there and camp in her driveway until things are worked out. If anyone's interested pm me and we will make a trip down there.

I am limited in time to drive all the way down there, but would be interested.

I usually have one day a weekend I can do it on. If you come up with a day you know you will be free let me know.