Bear mounts

[elkaholic]

Just wondering what all the bear hunters out there are doing with their bears this year? I'm thinking on a life size mount and plan to do the work myself. The hides already sent off to Carrot River (Northern Tanners) and I was told it should be done in a month or so. This should give me some time to come up with a form and what pose to use. Kinda leaning towards this one.http://gallery.menoutdoors.com/gallery/data/500/forms_picture.jpg
Wondering if anyone else has done a full bear mount and what they decided on for a pose etc?

[djhunter]

the one you picked looks very cool:thumbs_up

[tiller]

That's the one I would go with....Your bear would look good on it bud............http://gallery.menoutdoors.com/gallery/data/1039/Picture_042.jpg

[tracker]

awesome project. Take lots of pictures I would love to know how that works out.

[ABwapiti]

Just wondering what all the bear hunters out there are doing with their bears this year? I'm thinking on a life size mount and plan to do the work myself. The hides already sent off to Carrot River (Northern Tanners) and I was told it should be done in a month or so. This should give me some time to come up with a form and what pose to use. Kinda leaning towards this one.http://gallery.menoutdoors.com/gallery/data/500/forms_picture.jpg
Wondering if anyone else has done a full bear mount and what they decided on for a pose etc?

Looking at that form i think it would make an awesome mount. :teeth: :teeth:

[Bearhunter]

I am in the same boat...don't know what to do. Halfer is for sure getting a full mount...I'm leaning towards it to..

[Nic]

What's the price tag on something like that?

[halfdoc]

ya the snarl look is to fake for my liking. I personally like a natural pose.I am searching for the right pose for my life mount from the island hunt

[halfdoc]

definitely going to be a bc theme, will let you know when I see the pose that grabs me

[razortec]

I have never cared for the bears mounted all snarly lookin'
Oh sure, NOW you tell me! LOL
Getting a half mount done for the wall with him "all snarly looking"!
I wanted him to look like he was po'd since I never let him eat
any of the chips I brought before I Muzzied him! ;) :D

[elkaholic]

Nic not sure what a professional taxidermist would charge but I've got it figured out at around 650.00-$700.00 thats doing the taxidermy work myself.
Appreciate the feedback on what everyones doing with their bears its good to hear the what's and the whys.As for myself I prefer an action to a relaxed mount, gives it some character. A ho hum........ to holy that looks mean!!!!

[razortec]

As for myself I prefer an action to a relaxed mount, gives it some character. A ho hum........ to holy that looks mean!!!!
I like your thinking, plus I want my Bear to look like he can handle a Polaris,
not like he got stuck with a Honda!!! LMAO ;) :D

[whiteflag]

Remember, if you find a pose you like but it is snarling it can be altered to a closed mouth. I agree, it does look more natural. Some people just like different things. You need to make sure you do what appeals to you,cause once it's done.....

[elkaholic]

Well razortech!!! Funny you should bring that up!


http://gallery.menoutdoors.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_3088.JPG
http://gallery.menoutdoors.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_3082.JPG

[elkaholic]

You're right whiteflag with a little work, forms can be altered into whatever pose you want. The particular form I was looking at comes in the closed mouth pose as well.

[elkaholic]

Whoever did the taxidermy work, did an awesome job! That's a very nice looking mount!

[firefighter]

Halfdoc, have you seen the beautiful full body mount Al (Country taxidermy) just finished. Wow it is gorgeous.That is what I am hoping to do with my next bear. He did a awesome job on my chocolate half body.

[Purifyer]

I sent mine to Al from Country Tax to do a half mount on it. Not exactly sure of the pose yet

[halfdoc]

I sent mine to Al from Country Tax to do a half mount on it. Not exactly sure of the pose yet


Al is the man. He has my hides. I picked out my full body mount pose. Cant wait!:thumbs_up

[Purifyer]

Al is the man. He has my hides. I picked out my full body mount pose. Cant wait!:thumbs_up

I hear ya..I saw some of his mounts at the broken arrow archery shoot, man they were awesome...can't beat his prices either.