kfallsrob Report post Posted August 9, 2019 I dropped a mule deer buck off to a taxidermist in Mesa that my son shot in November of 2016 and still have not gotten it back. I'm a patient person, but have started to get extremely irritated of the run around I am getting. About every 6 months I check in and ask how much longer and I get a different excuse every time. The hides back shouldn't be much longer, I wrote down your number on the list so we can get to it soon, we just measured everything and it should be done in a month or so, on and on. I just want a straight answer on return time, but It's obvious he is incapable of giving one. I'm thinking about getting the horns and cape back and having someone else finish it, but I don't want to end up at the back of the line again. Any suggestions on someone who does quality work and could turn it around in a few months and what the approximate cost would be with the hide already tanned? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted August 9, 2019 Wow, that's crazy. I would get my stuff back then tell us who it is. Pull the cord dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted August 9, 2019 Close to 3 years for a mule deer is way too long. Wow, you're in a tough spot. Hope it works out soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted August 9, 2019 Don't give your antlers to a taxidermist until he is ready for them. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_SAWBUCK Report post Posted August 9, 2019 Yep, get the antlers and your cape back and take them somewhere else. I like using a good reputable taxidermist. This is something that you are going to hang in your house and look at for years if not decades, to me it makes a lot of sense to pay a little more and have work done by the best. I use Mogollon Taxidermy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEEKER Report post Posted August 9, 2019 3 hours ago, kfallsrob said: I dropped a mule deer buck off to a taxidermist in Mesa that my son shot in November of 2016 and still have not gotten it back. I'm a patient person, but have started to get extremely irritated of the run around I am getting. About every 6 months I check in and ask how much longer and I get a different excuse every time. The hides back shouldn't be much longer, I wrote down your number on the list so we can get to it soon, we just measured everything and it should be done in a month or so, on and on. I just want a straight answer on return time, but It's obvious he is incapable of giving one. I'm thinking about getting the horns and cape back and having someone else finish it, but I don't want to end up at the back of the line again. Any suggestions on someone who does quality work and could turn it around in a few months and what the approximate cost would be with the hide already tanned? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am a master taxidermist, over 50 years , Now retired . So. I am not offering to do it.. But , I can tell you the fact, this is the most common problem- in this business. This happens frequently. Is very difficult for the customer. The only way that I have seen it corrected ,is legally. That cost time & more money. One thing that might work:; Offer a little more reason , to get it done - promptly. Like 30 days; If he still has your -Parts. * One of my archery Coues( I mounted it several years ago). 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 9, 2019 Is that your best work 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkman Report post Posted August 9, 2019 Archery coues my a— 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 9, 2019 46 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: Is that your best work Love to see more pics.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, elkman said: Archery coues my a— Looks like fake antlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 10, 2019 An ethical taxidermist should be very up front about expected turn around time. I know a good one in young thats booked solid for 2 years because he does amazing work. The difference is he tells them up front and they are happy to wait for his quality of work. You should post who the taxidermist is. There was a real similar story on here awhile back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted August 10, 2019 If nothing else get your cape and antlers back ASAP. That is if they are not lost/stolen or ruined. If its not someone you know or trust 3 years is way too long. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: Looks like fake antlers. They look real. They just look like they came from Ohio. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brademan76 Report post Posted August 10, 2019 3 hours ago, SEEKER said: I am a master taxidermist, over 50 years , Now retired . So. I am not offering to do it.. But , I can tell you the fact, this is the most common problem- in this business. This happens frequently. Is very difficult for the customer. The only way that I have seen it corrected ,is legally. That cost time & more money. One thing that might work:; Offer a little more reason , to get it done - promptly. Like 30 days; If he still has your -Parts. * One of my archery Coues( I mounted it several years ago). This is comical 🤣 With those skills, I'm sure that cat did look Full-Gay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 10, 2019 What a bunch of skeptics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
