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Post by maddog on Apr 1, 2010 8:16:26 GMT -5
Got the crate tues. after a 1 yr. and 9 month wait. Got them sorted, and got mine up in the basement, in my man land. Mama allowed me to put the zebra rug in the living room, for now  ;D Here are some pics.  impala euro on it's cape.  blue wildebeat on it's cape.  zebra rug.  blesbok on it's cape.  kudu euro mt.  warthog mt.  pic of bar area with the trophies up. Hope you enjoy the pics. maddog |
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 1, 2010 8:36:59 GMT -5
Very nice!!
I love the Euro mounts...
Congratulations...
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Post by HuntMeister on Apr 1, 2010 11:50:39 GMT -5
Nice looking euros!
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Post by jkratz on Apr 1, 2010 15:17:54 GMT -5
Those are awesome, whoever did the capes did an excellent job. Congrats on some terrific animals
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Post by stinkychomper on Apr 7, 2010 18:40:49 GMT -5
outstanding Maddog! I was in contact withh Cruiser Bob today. I really like the tanned hides.
PM sent!
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Post by hountzmj on Apr 7, 2010 19:56:11 GMT -5
Beautiful mounts and capes.
Question... Aren't you worried about wear and tear on the zebra mount with it being on the floor? I'm not sure I'd be willing to risk it. But maybe you know something I don't.
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Post by maddog on Apr 8, 2010 7:03:05 GMT -5
actually, in SA, the zebra and wildebeast hides are used pretty regularly for walk on rugs. Don't get me wrong, it won't get heavy foot traffic, but I have walked on it, and even used the sweeper on it. ;D The hide is tough, and the hair is napped real short and tight. H**l, if it wears out, gives me a good excuse to go shoot another one! ;D ;D
maddog
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Post by magnum500 on Apr 22, 2010 11:49:16 GMT -5
Everything looks real great. Love the euro mounts. Capes look excellent too.
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Post by taximan on Apr 25, 2010 23:22:31 GMT -5
those look great! I love a zebra rug!!
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Post by maddog on May 1, 2010 9:51:21 GMT -5
Here is a pic of the one I forgot to get a closeup on, my gemsbok.  And one I wish I had gotten. My son's red cape hartebeast.  maddog |
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Post by esshup on Oct 6, 2010 23:29:55 GMT -5
maddog, what did shipping run you to get them here?
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Post by maddog on Oct 7, 2010 6:33:03 GMT -5
$802 for my 1/2. Which includes air freight to Chicago, customs/F&W clearance, and shipped to my home.
maddog
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Post by esshup on Oct 21, 2010 9:23:15 GMT -5
Thanks. There are 3 of us that were kicking around the idea of going over there, and were wondering about the "hidden" fees that are associated with a hunt like that.
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Post by maddog on Oct 22, 2010 13:08:00 GMT -5
The only real area that is somewhat gray, is the taxidermy and then the shipping. Whether to ship air or ocean freight, etc. We worked with great agent, here in the states, for our plains game safari, in July 2008. If you are going to go, I'd sure recommend www.cruisersafaris.com/Bob Clark, their agent here in the US, is great. There were absolutely no surprises, from beginning to end. maddog |
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Post by tickman1961 on Oct 23, 2010 10:23:15 GMT -5
Wow, makes me salivate like Pavlov's dog...thanks for sharing!
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