lancetkenyon Report post Posted July 22, 2019 18 hours ago, SEEKER said: All the post above sound great, But I see no evidence their skill, or cost. How about the picture , equals 1000 words? This photo is of my trophy room. Yes, I mounted them all in my shop. price $450. Don't use this guy! Apparently, his shop is way too hot and the horns melt off the antelope!!! JK, awesome bucks. I love those character bucks. I would shoot those in a heartbeat. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted July 22, 2019 Ya those are a trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEEKER Report post Posted July 22, 2019 10 hours ago, jdown said: Seeker really nice looking mounts. where are you located? And bone collector I love that mount. I posted a couple that authentic taxidermy did for us after I saw yours we just got a bear rug back from him as well. So far I'm really happy with with his work and him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEEKER Report post Posted July 23, 2019 `J down & Bone collector , It takes more than desire to make -wild -life trophies, come back to life, even better than (alive) Those mounts have been mounted over 25 years. I've never put one of my mounts in -a talent contest. I was raised (way back in the sticks) ; We did live off the land. Everything. No electric, running water& it was a long dash to the toilet- no matter what the weather. But we thought that we were really well -off ,and depended upon no one. We were really self sufficient, except for salt & coffee. I was a ( go get m) boy . At 9 I took over my dads trap line; Became the richest boy in East Tenn.This story -goes on & on... But that's how I got into Taxidermy. The animals I was catching was worth more to me than the fur buyers were paying me. So... I've been doing Taxidermy 70 years +. Never gets old: Each one is a brand new challenge , to see just how close -that i can come to making it as good as in real -life. Now * you know why- that I do it. For sure - not the $$$$$$$$; I have more than I need . When one is 82,,, It,s younger women, older whiskey,faster BOWS & BIGGER BULLS. The ole Seeker said all that! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEEKER Report post Posted July 24, 2019 Thanks -all of you, for the appreciated statements. I was drawn this Sept. ,Bull -11 M first hunt.. My problem- at 82 is; I will not be - hunting high in the peaks, releasing my arrow into that Record bull. But with a little assistance from you- & you current knowledge of the area, and my archery skill , should put Elk steaks on our plates. I would be much in obliged to you... I do love elk meat; But my Dr. Oncologist said ; I should go - very light on it. It will be in abundance. I'm here in Tucson- the past 41 yrs. Retired, enjoying the Great outdoors ! Note- I passed on this bull. Yes! I Mounted my tag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted July 24, 2019 Jim Hartsock did this one for me: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEEKER Report post Posted August 3, 2019 Nice antelope. I would estimate his score to be 80. * Note Look at the eye & ears on the antelope (above & below .. Mounted by SEEKER..) . The eyes & ears establishes the the projection (Mood) --VERY ALERT AND AWARE OF THE SITUATION--- OR TOTALLY RELAXED & HALF ASLEEP. GUESS THAT IS OK -- IT,S CALLED PREFERENCE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plang00 Report post Posted August 4, 2019 I just picked this mount up on Friday. Mark Miller (Mark's Southwestern Taxidermy, San Tan Valley) does great work!! Took this buck in Northern Nevada last August. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted August 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, plang00 said: I just picked this mount up on Friday. Mark Miller (Mark's Southwestern Taxidermy, San Tan Valley) does great work!! Took this buck in Northern Nevada last August. Great buck. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted August 4, 2019 Clay Goldman in Payson is the only guy I’d take anything to. He is an exceptional artist. With taxidermy it seems like they either “got it” or they don’t. I’ve always been amazed at the terrible work people let taxidermists get away with...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 4, 2019 Chris Williams, trappers den in wagon wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 5, 2019 I’m surprised no one has mentioned Bret prentice at game trail. His work always looks like it’s about to walk off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Report post Posted August 5, 2019 2 hours ago, oz31p said: I’m surprised no one has mentioned Bret prentice at game trail. His work always looks like it’s about to walk off. 😂😂with cocaine and a hooker? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 5, 2019 Ouch.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites