Taxidermist (cougar)

[cooper10]

I finally had a great opportunity and ended up shooting a nice tom with my bow and now I am looking for a taxidermist that can make the cat look natural I have seen the god awful mounts does anyone have a recommendation on a taxidermist. the going rate around town seems to be over 3000 does that seem about right ? I live in oregon

 

[Outhunting]

Shean Shea in Reno did a fantastic job on mine. Life size lion mounts are usually $3500ish depending on habitat, form manipulation etc. around Reno.

 

[PNW bow hunter]

Tim Tuttle, Creative Taxidermy
He lives in Newberg
He does some of the best cats I’ve seen. $3000.00 is around the base price for a life size. Habitat and open mouth add to the cost on all taxidermist price lists I’ve seen.

Full disclosure: He is a good friend of mine that I shoot and hunt with a lot. The recommendation is not based on that. It’s based on the fact that life size cats are his passion, and is always researching and trying new things. He does great open or closed mouth cats.

 

[PNW bow hunter]

A couple pics he has sent me after finishing a clients mounts in the last couple months.

 

[couesbitten]

Philip Soucy in Libby, MT is arguably(?) the best, not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.

http://www.philipsoucy.com/index.tpl

 

[Kootenay Hunter]

The mounts posted above look great. Just make sure the taxi can get the eyes/face right. The eyes make or break a cat mount imo.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Well, crap. I thought this was gonna be a thread about hot, older women taxidermist. Lol

 

[Huntindog45]

Well, crap. I thought this was gonna be a thread about hot, older women taxidermist. Lol

right. i was thinking it sounded like a hell of a catch.

 

[FLAK]

right. i was thinking it sounded like a hell of a catch.

THAT would be a Unicorn.

 

[Huntindog45]

Shean Shea in Reno did a fantastic job on mine. Life size lion mounts are usually $3500ish depending on habitat, form manipulation etc. around Reno.
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i like the mountain quail mount. ( my all time favorite game bird)

 

[cooper10]

Thanks guys i will look closer at some of your suggestions

 

[Racer00]

Check out Mike Ballard of Rugged Edge Taxidermy in Bigfork Montana. He is a lion hunter and amazing taxidermist who really captures the look of a lions face and the way their body is formed. My son and I were each lucky enough to take book lions over the last couple years, and after lots of searching, Mike rose to the top of the heap.
Congrats on your trophy. I'm sure it'll be a beautiful mount.

 

[ODB]

Pay more than less and make sure you get a good taxidermist. Cats might be the hardest animal to get right. Especially the face. Most of the low end guys give the cat a look like he’s worried or surprised.

 

[Wapiti1]

Phil Soucy, Dennis Harris, Jerry Huffaker, Monarch Taxidermy. All do great cats.

Phil is considered by many to be the best, though. He is my choice for my leopard.

Jeremy

 

[kiddogy]

sounds right . slims taxidermy in glennwood springs colo, does a fantastik job on cats and frankly most any animal I have seen.

 

[slider]

Phil Soucy in Montana. Did an unreal job on my cat.


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[jspradley]

Whoever did this one.

Life Size Jumping Cougar Mountain Lion Professional Taxidermy

Beautiful Full Body Jumping Mountain Lion / Cougar / Puma Professional Taxidermy Great for Houston Cougars or Cinco Ranch Cougar Fans! Call R.C. Several Other Exotic Mounts available! Just search...

houston.craigslist.org

 

[kiddogy]

Whoever did this one.

Life Size Jumping Cougar Mountain Lion Professional Taxidermy

Beautiful Full Body Jumping Mountain Lion / Cougar / Puma Professional Taxidermy Great for Houston Cougars or Cinco Ranch Cougar Fans! Call R.C. Several Other Exotic Mounts available! Just search...

houston.craigslist.org

my god that mount is so terrible it's almost good.

 

[aclawrence]

I agree that cats must be one of the hardest animals to mount. I rarely see one that looks good to me. I would go with somebody who specializes in cats.


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[timmymac24]

the one on Craigslist looks like it should be on the sidelines on Saturday for a college football mascot that's awful