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Post by bill9068 on Oct 18, 2020 14:46:23 GMT -5
What are you guys paying for a deer shoulder mount in your area? I got a guy here in Evansville who does it for $280. He did one for me 12 years ago but since then I did all mine myself with skull mounts.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2020 14:54:57 GMT -5
$280 is incredibly low, especially if he does a good job. I know a guy who is a very good taxidermist, and he charged me $350 and I felt fortunate to get it done that reasonably. He used to do a lot of taxidermy work, and he`s won some awards, but he`s scaled back now and only does work for those of us he knows, and very limited work even at that.
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Post by deadeer on Oct 18, 2020 14:56:08 GMT -5
$500 now in NW Indiana.
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Post by bill9068 on Oct 18, 2020 15:02:29 GMT -5
He did the one in the picture right above the duck decoy. Its 12 years old now and still looks good.
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 18, 2020 15:05:45 GMT -5
Bill, That is really an excellent buck that you killed. I would not go cheap. It’s a lifetime investment. I take all my critters to Dean Stallion of American Taxidermy in Boonville. american-taxidermy.net/home/3927568 |
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Oct 18, 2020 15:12:41 GMT -5
Hoosier trapper is charging $575 I think the last one I took there two years ago.
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Post by solocam79 on Oct 18, 2020 15:39:37 GMT -5
I charge 450. When it comes to taxidermy, like most everything else. You get what you pay for.
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 18, 2020 15:54:16 GMT -5
I'm a fan of skull mounts. Yours look good!
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Post by freedomhunter on Oct 18, 2020 16:04:40 GMT -5
I wouldn't skimp. You may never get one bigger. Congratulations, BILL. He looks 170 all day long. Awesome
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Post by treetop on Oct 18, 2020 16:54:00 GMT -5
5 to 600 hundred is not uncommon around here
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Post by bill9068 on Oct 18, 2020 16:59:47 GMT -5
I'm a fan of skull mounts. Yours look good!  I did this one last season. 160. |
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 18, 2020 21:02:20 GMT -5
He did the one in the picture right above the duck decoy. Its 12 years old now and still looks good. I agree. It seems low. But, if he's done good work for you in the past then why not?! Also, maybe ask him for some references to look at. |
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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 18, 2020 21:33:31 GMT -5
I paid over 500 for mine, but the guy is really good and I didn't want to take chances. At 280 I'd be leery. Check out some of his other work at least.
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Post by jman46151 on Oct 19, 2020 8:39:16 GMT -5
Last time I checked around it was anywhere from $350-$600 in my area.
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Post by tynimiller on Oct 19, 2020 8:46:56 GMT -5
Not gonna lie I'd probably not even consider anyone beneath the $400 range in my area, without discovering why? Are they newer, building clients...are they not using your hide on your deer (happens A LOT) or is their product simply inferior. There is a guy in my area that simply doesn't take many in, and it is more of a hobby. For the like $300 he charges its a fairly decent return...but his mounts at 5 years old look 15 while my 15 year old mounts look 5. Lifespan and attention to detail are the two biggest things I notice in mount quality.
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Post by bill9068 on Oct 19, 2020 9:19:43 GMT -5
I guess I should’ve said he is a friend of mine. He’s been in business 12 -13 years and he’s done one for me and one for my son. It is not his full time job, just side job. He uses the cape that comes with the deer. In this case I skinned the deer with the whole cape attached. I would prefer to just do it myself and skull it but my buddy who helped drag it out said he would kick my butt if I didn’t mount it. So instead of getting my butt kicked it’s getting mounted.
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Post by greghopper on Oct 19, 2020 9:39:22 GMT -5
I guess I should’ve said he is a friend of mine. He’s been in business 12 -13 years and he’s done one for me and one for my son. It is not his full time job, just side job. He uses the cape that comes with the deer. In this case I skinned the deer with the whole cape attached. I would prefer to just do it myself and skull it but my buddy who helped drag it out said he would kick my butt if I didn’t mount it. So instead of getting my butt kicked it’s getting mounted. I would go with your friend then.... he is most likely doing at cost! |
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Post by soinguy28 on Oct 19, 2020 10:52:02 GMT -5
I too am also a big fan of the skull mounts. In fact I think it's becoming more of a trend lately.
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Post by colonel on Oct 19, 2020 14:53:59 GMT -5
$5-600 here in north central Indiana.
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Post by jbird on Oct 19, 2020 15:13:06 GMT -5
I am in the $500+ boat as well. They are not cheap. The few I have seen that have been cheaper are guys just getting started and...it tends to show. I would rather spend a little more....wait a little longer and have it done right. The guy I use has done 4 for me now and doesn't even advertise and stays busy. Otherwise if it has antlers, the skull or skull cap goes out on the face of the barn.
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