bowsniper Report post Posted September 15, 2010 I just got back my lion that I killed with my bow last September. Jim Hartsock at Southwest Wildlife in Scottsdale did an incredible job and I could not be happier! Here is the short version of the hunt: Lion trotted across narrow shooting lane while I just happened to be in full draw. Crawled down from my treestand six hours later and found him a few yards away. Here is the long version: http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...=15146&st=0 My poor German Shepard, she will never get used to this mount! Thanks for reading! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckhunter Report post Posted September 15, 2010 Awsome job. That is one really nice mt. lion mount. Most taxidermist don't get the face right. Just waiting for mine. Looks like you got your lion mount in a reasonable time, unlike someone elses cat. Nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted September 15, 2010 I like the pose, very cool. What broadheads were you using? Looks like a pretty good exit hole. No wonder he only went a few yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liv4coues Report post Posted September 15, 2010 That's a great looking, life-like mount! Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 AWESOME MARK!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted September 15, 2010 I like the pose, very cool. What broadheads were you using? Looks like a pretty good exit hole. No wonder he only went a few yards Actually that is the entrance hole. The arrow went diagonally over to his shoulder and did not pass through. I was using Rage 2" expandables. The mount was going to cost me $3000 and a divorce, but I renegotiated and got it for $3000 and new flooring and paint for the house. So in the end it all cost me $13,000 Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted September 15, 2010 Great job on the lion! I also love Jim Hartsock's work at his studio. He has done one lion and one bear for me and is working on another bear. I love how he wrinkles the face! Here is the lion he completed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted September 15, 2010 Very funy Mark That's an awesome mount! You are the man!! Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehunt Report post Posted September 15, 2010 WOW unreal!! He did a great job!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewp45 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 That lion turned out amazing. I don't think anyone could have done a better job, Congrats again and I sure did have a great time hunting with you guys . Hopefully one of you guys will get another tag next year and we can go try again. Take care! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 15, 2010 That is one good looking mount you got. Congrats again on your lion. What's $13,000 when you have that to show for it? lol TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 15, 2010 That's a fabulous lion mount! Congratulations! Jim does some awesome work and he is a member here as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted September 15, 2010 now thats a pose nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el diablo Report post Posted September 15, 2010 That's a bad azz mount. Now that's what a lion mount is supposed to look like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcelkhunter Report post Posted September 15, 2010 Awesome mount!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
