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Having my Dads Buck remounted ( UPDATE WITH PICS )
« on: July 07, 2024, 10:35:16 AM »
Im having Jacob Newman at Frontier Taxidermy out of Shelly Idaho remount my dads 263" NT. He supplied a big headed cape and this is the first pic he sent me. Its a semi sneak right turn shoulder pedestal. Should be done in a couple of weeks. Ill post a pic when completed



« Last Edit: July 18, 2024, 07:54:09 PM by zwickeyman »
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2024, 10:38:58 AM »
Geez, what an absolute monster. 

I look forward to seeing a finished mount.
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2024, 10:40:06 AM »
That thing is an absolute stud.  Can't wait to see it
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2024, 10:57:29 AM »
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2024, 11:49:27 AM »
Dang what a stud! What's the story on the buck? Looks like it was an early season kill
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2024, 12:30:35 PM »
Can't wait to see it. Is your dad still around? I'm sure he'd be tickled that you've done this.
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2024, 03:42:13 PM »
Dang what a stud! What's the story on the buck? Looks like it was an early season kill

Dad shot him in 1956 in Central Idaho during regular season
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2024, 03:43:53 PM »
Can't wait to see it. Is your dad still around? I'm sure he'd be tickled that you've done this.

Unfortunately he isnt. He would be very happy for sure. He killed a lot of giant bucks but this was his biggest
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2024, 04:31:45 PM »
Stud for sure. Looks great so far.

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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2024, 06:46:55 PM »
That is an incredible buck and so cool you're having him remounted.

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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2024, 07:02:58 PM »
Awesome buck and great story

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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2024, 07:07:24 PM »
Buck of a lifetime for sure.  Glad your getting it remounted and displayed for many more years of enjoyment. 

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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2024, 09:11:03 PM »
Your Dad will be proud! Awesome buck! Can't wait to see the end result!

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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2024, 09:21:32 PM »
Can’t wait to see the finished product!
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Re: Having my Dads Buck remounted
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2024, 09:29:34 PM »
WOW!!! What a beast and what a tribute! That is awesome all the way around!
Looking forward to seeing the finished mount of a magnificent memory!

 


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