Hunter4Life09 Report post Posted November 6, 2014 Ok guys I just killed the buck of my dreams at 111, who do you guys think is the best coues deer taxidermist in az? Post some pics please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanehamblin Report post Posted November 6, 2014 There are a lot of great options. A lot of great sponsors of the site. Mogollon taxi is awesome. Weller's does great work. Pat Newman also. Devin beck(Becker) does great work. I think taxidermy is one of the things where you get what you pay for in a sense. Not saying the most expensive is the best I'm just saying don't let some guy down the street do it because he know you an will cut you a sweet deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted November 6, 2014 Shane mentioned the ones I would use.... I use clay at mogollon...not only is he an artist he is a true businessman and it will be done when he predicts it to be done whether you've paid it all off or just the required monies until finished....I hated having my animals at a taxidermist who finished one mount before another because he needed the money. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psebowhunter Report post Posted November 6, 2014 I agree with Shane. don't chase the bargain, you will be looking at this for many years, you want to reflect on the memories of the hunt, not how big of a hammer you need to get even with your choice of taxidermists. There are a few that do awesome work, and the difference between good and great is all the small details that the greats do. (nasal membrane and eyes) are my pet peeve. I recommend you go online to the few that you are going to consider and look at the deer they have mounted and the details that are important to you. Just my .02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted November 6, 2014 Bret Prentice at game trail. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted November 6, 2014 Clay Goldman Mogollon Taxidermy, check out his website for pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted November 6, 2014 Any sponsor here is good. They all do great work. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted November 6, 2014 +1 on what bonecollector said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesmagnet Report post Posted November 6, 2014 The original, and one and only kurt listiak who works at trappers den in show lo. There is no one better, especially on a coues deer!!!! His mounts are a must see to believe. If you can't get kurt to do it, clay does great work also in payson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basser15 Report post Posted November 6, 2014 Clay at Mogollon has done most of my deer and is awesome. I've also had one done by Weller's down in Tucson and he was very impressive as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted November 6, 2014 See my "Knotts" deer in another thread and avoid a mistake.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrRx09 Report post Posted November 6, 2014 I agree with the above post about any of the site sponsors. I have had mine done at Weller's and can say they do an amazing job! Seeing as you're in southern az I would check out Bud and Gavin at Weller's and Devin at Arizona Wildlife Designs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted November 6, 2014 Welles wildlife studio blows everyone else away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckmaster21 Report post Posted November 11, 2014 I use Grand Canyon taxidermy he does some good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter1026 Report post Posted November 11, 2014 Jerry's taxidermy in Tucson can't be beat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites