coueskiller Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Here she is a work in progress. This is a pedistal mount that Chris Favors of Mount-N-View Taxidermy here in Flagstaff is doing for me and it is almost complete. The velvet buck is the one I took on opening morning of the 2008 archery season. The hard horn drop tine buck is one I took 10yrs ago on a late rifle hunt. The hard horn buck was mounted 10yrs ago by another taxidermist in flag but I wanted both the big boys together so Chris is doing that for me. I can't say enough about Chris, his work is unreal and I will have him remount the droptine buck when I have the funds to do so. But for now this is what I have and I love it!! Should be done with the rock work and finish the velvet buck by mid next week and I can get them home and on the wall. Enjoy, I know I will!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 12, 2009 That is some very impressive bone! I am speachless about that hard horned buck... holy eye guards!!! Congrats on lthe bucks!!! The Coues Gods have smiled on you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunting6 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Oh man !!! You will have to post the pictures of these two monster's when they are completed. awesome bucks... how big are those eyeguards anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Jonathan Report post Posted February 12, 2009 That velvet buck is gorgeous What did you do to handle the velvet before getting it to the taxidermist? It looks perfect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Sweet mounts those sure are beauties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueskiller Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Thanks guys and I will post more pics when it's done. Mr. Jonathan the key to keeping the velvet in top shape is get it cooled off and to the Taxi ASAP. I had this buck to the Taxi in about 7hrs but had it cooled off with in 3 hrs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasHunter Report post Posted February 12, 2009 WOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZBAR Report post Posted February 12, 2009 WOW. Those are some impressive animals. Gonna be SWEET when they're done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueskiller Report post Posted February 12, 2009 here is a trail cam pic ( a crappy one ) of the velvet buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Those are good ones! Thatta boy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synper100 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 nice bucks, can you tell us what the velvet buck scores? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted February 13, 2009 That is insane how big those bucks are. I'am speechless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZcoues_addict Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Wow, those bucks are ridiculous! Congrats on two monster coues bucks! I'm sure they'll look awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueskiller Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys! Here are a couple of prospects for this fall........ Maybe I can get lucky again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueskiller Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Sorry here is the other pic I was trying to post. Big 2pt!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites