You've killed a wolf, now what?

[Rob5589]

Was talking to the wife and she asked what I would do with it, on the ultra rare chance I shot one, and I really wasn't sure. Not a full rug mount due to expense. Probably go with a euro style skull.

So, what do you do with it? Are you doing a full mount, rug, skull, etc?

 

[Wrench]

I'm such a poor wolf tracker that I probably won't find it.....

 

[Dustin the wind]

I always tell myself I would go full mount with the first one. Probably sell the pelts of the rest and keep the skulls. I know that is pretty ambitious and very expensive for a full mount but I'd be too excited not to.

 

[VernAK]

There's nothing wrong with having a prime wolf hide hanging in the den and it doesn't take up much space.
I gave up on rugs unless hung on the wall.......it seems as though kids want to pull the teeth or their dog pisses on it.

 

[Miflatlander91]

A full wolf mount would be cool but expensive my first coyote I trapped was done on a pedestal I like how that looks might be a good in between


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[BAKPAKR]

My brother had his first wolf done in a full mount. It was a big wolf, and the mount is really impressive. He has a friend that has a “soft” mount of a wolf (kind of like a Build-A-Bear but hunter friendly). I think that is the way I am going to go if I ever get one.

 

[hodgeman]

I Euro mounted the skull and tube skinned the hide. I just hang it in the corner. looks good and doesn't take up a lot of space.

 

[fattyboy70]

My brother had his first wolf done in a full mount. It was a big wolf, and the mount is really impressive. He has a friend that has a “soft” mount of a wolf (kind of like a Build-A-Bear but hunter friendly). I think that is the way I am going to go if I ever get one.

Do you have any pics? I've also had the same question as the OP. I've also wondered what taxidermist would do a good job on a full body mount. Not too many of them handle wolves, wouldn't want mine to look like a fox after the time and money spent, if you know what I mean.

 

[BAKPAKR]

Do you have any pics? I've also had the same question as the OP. I've also wondered what taxidermist would do a good job on a full body mount. Not too many of them handle wolves, wouldn't want mine to look like a fox after the time and money spent, if you know what I mean.

Check your PMs.

 

[wind gypsy]

I Euro mounted the skull and tube skinned the hide. I just hang it in the corner. looks good and doesn't take up a lot of space.

This is what I'm doing with mine, except it's not tube skinned.

 

[Bastian30_06]

Case skin, and hang from a nail.

 

[sdcowboy]

I’d Ike to see the soft mount pics. I’m heading to Canada hunting them and was having the same dilemma

 

[TrueAt1stLight]

I don't have anything to add except in MN, you'd SSS!

 

[kiddogy]

Was talking to the wife and she asked what I would do with it, on the ultra rare chance I shot one, and I really wasn't sure. Not a full rug mount due to expense. Probably go with a euro style skull.

So, what do you do with it? Are you doing a full mount, rug, skull, etc?

at the very least I would have it tanned. pretty inexpensive to do so.

don't know where you killed it but...…….
Foundation 4 Wildlife Management. They are a group offering reimbursement up to 500 dollars in proof of receipts for hunting related items upon checking in a legally taken wolf in the Panhandle.

 

[deerkiller]

IF you tag one in Canada do exactly what your shipping taxidermist says to do, EXACTLY

 

[VernAK]

They make a great ruff on your parka......if you live in a parka area.

 

[FLAK]

Prolly have it case skinned, tanned and hang it up somewhere.
And of course I'd clean up the skull.

 

[nodakian]

I don't have anything to add except in MN, you'd SSS!

I was thinking reload and shoot more.

If that’s not an option, tanning and getting the skull cleaned would be cool.

 

[sportsmans challenge]

at the very least I would have it tanned. pretty inexpensive to do so.

don't know where you killed it but...…….
Foundation 4 Wildlife Management. They are a group offering reimbursement up to 500 dollars in proof of receipts for hunting related items upon checking in a legally taken wolf in the Panhandle.

Any where in idaho and last i heard it was up to 700 or so dollars depending on expenses

 

[kiddogy]

moyle mink and tannery

Heyburn Idaho 866-826-3877

last I heard a coyote was $25
bobcat $29

you would have to check with them on the wolf price