Capt. Don Martin Report post Posted January 26, 2015 This weekend I took out a awesome young lady on her first ever javelina hunt. Laura had a tag in Unit 18B. She practiced and practiced with my Rock River Arms AR-15 until she got dialed in with Fiocchi Match 77 grain HPBT ammo. Hers is the three shot group that is touching! Her brother Ryan shot the other group. Anyway Laura put the smack down on a very respectable boar that field dressed weighed 37 lbs. 14 oz. on Saturday. I skinned it out and am considering getting it mounted for her. Haven't had a pig mounted for years. Just wondering what is the cost of a closed mouth and/or open mouth pig? Thanks, Don Martin Arizona Wildlife Outfitters 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted January 26, 2015 The cost of getting a kid's first javelina mounted is priceless. As for money out of pocket, I think around $600 for a shoulder mount? I don't know though. I can tell you to make sure you go to a good taxidermist. Not one of the shady guys in the business. I would hate to see a horrible mount on her first pig. Congrats to the huntress, and to the people who got her out there. Good job to all. And great shooting too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted January 26, 2015 some taxidermists offer discount for youth mounts - check around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Great picture of Laura and pig. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigj23 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I got mine done for $450 two years ago. Not sure what he charges now but I used Mike Vacarro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Nice work on the piggy. I cant help but notice the hand guard on your ar has coyote paw prints cut into it. I hope at 34 I get my first pig last year was my first try at them sweet pig and ar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Awesome! gr8 pig for a girl. ) L.O.L. just teasin.. that is awesome, im stillllll trying to get my daughter her 1st piggy but she and I goof off too much when supposed to be hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Don Martin Report post Posted January 27, 2015 That AR is a Rock River Arms Fred Eichler Series. It comes with that coyote print hand guard. Has a cryo barrel and tuned muzzle break. Gun shoots really, really well. Need a business name for a good javelina taxidermist. Don Martin Arizona Wildlife Outfitters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman38y Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I got mine done for $450 two years ago. Not sure what he charges now but I used Mike Vacarro. +1 for Mike Vacarro " A Head of the Game Taxidermy" he has done multiple mounts for us including 2 javelinas, all of witch turned out great. His # 623-451-5067 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigj23 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I have known Mike for about 30 years. He won't do you wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 27, 2015 you cant go wrong with any of the site sponsors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHeritageTaxidermy Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Don, I sent you a PM. Heather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
