RTF Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Would you ever consider shipping out your trophy to a taxidermist in another state ? I am beginning to see a few taxidermy websites pushing for business, by allowing the customer to ship in their mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Certain things yes, certain things no. If I ever get a bear in Idaho I'll have it done there and shipped to me. Most taxidermists in my area ship turkey heads out to have them done. So why not ship the whole thing. Now if I had a 200 inch whitetail I wouldn't take the chance of shipping it. What if it got lost in the mail or thawed out and was ruined? In this case I'm taking it to the taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I for sure would. Most taxidermists around here specialize in deer heads. Thats about all anyone around here has mounted. If I ever shot a once in a lifetime duck for this area (say a fully plumed cinnamon teal or something) theres no way I'd want one of the deer head guys around here mounting it. I'd send it off to someone who specializes in waterfowl. Same thing with a turkey, if I just wanted a normal standing on a limb pose or something, then i'd just do it locally, but for a nice full strut mount it would get sent to someone better than the local guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggunner Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Depends on what it is. A turkey or fish or bear or small game yes for sure. But anything with antlers, no way. I just don't trust shippers enough not to break the antlers. I trust the taxidermist would not do anything wrong, but I have little faith in any shipping company getting my prescious antlers there and back in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 My taxi does great work, but if I had a poor one I would be looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Nope, never. My taxi does great work, plus there are others around here that are just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Never. My guy, besides being a genuinely fantastic human being, was voted "Best Overall Taxidermist" in the state of Pennsylvania. No need to look anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Nope. Not gonna be mounting anything but deer anytime soon. There's plenty of great taxidermists in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Theres a taxidermist around just about every corner around me....I'm sure I could find the right guy for whatever critter Im looking to get mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I would sleep better knowing I hand delivered it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Well given the situation I'm in right now I'd have to say no. Plus I have tons of good taxidermists right around home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Got one of the best right here 30 minutes away..NO WAY! Especially if they are from IOWA and want to "borrow" them!..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonBowling21 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 i wouldnt ever ship mine anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedhead Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 no never ill do it myself ive been a taxidermist for ten years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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