Speaking of Taxidermist anyone know.......

[Maj. Boom Boom]

anyone know how much they charge to do a head mount? When, in general, do you pay them? Any good ones on the south shore?

Thanks

 

[cad]

I think my mount last year was around $400. I paid in full when I dropped off the cape/antlers, but I'm sure there are other options. I used Bob Watkins in Webster, and I highly recommend him.

 

[hunter46spring]

Pelitier in Rochester is awesome. I paid $475 for my last deer mount

 

[Maj. Boom Boom]

alright then, i thought they were a whole lot more than that. thanks!!

 

[jkelly]

alright then, i thought they were a whole lot more than that. thanks!!

So what did you get?

Respectfully,
jkelly

 

[Maj. Boom Boom]

So what did you get?

Respectfully,
jkelly

nothing yet, season starts monday. I was just checking in case i happen to take the 8 pointer thats around my area. i wasn't looking to buy, i was looking to have my own done if i get that 8.

I was thinking it would cost me a grand, don't even know where i came up with that, but its only about $425

 

[Stopher]

Could those of you who are recommending taxidermists post some photos? My last taxidermist was terrible and also skipped town on me with three of my birds- a mallard, woodcock and wood duck. Bastard!

 

[jkelly]

nothing yet, season starts monday. I was just checking in case i happen to take the 8 pointer thats around my area. i wasn't looking to buy, i was looking to have my own done if i get that 8.

I was thinking it would cost me a grand, don't even know where i came up with that, but its only about $425

Good luck!

Respectfully,
jkelly

 

[dhuze]

I have got two mounted in Colorado in the past 3 years and I paid $450+ $25 (to preserve the velvet) in 2007 and $495 + 25 this year at a different Taxidermist.

 

[Plural of Mongoose]

Ive used http://www.passthebucktaxidermy.com/ , right in Plymouth.
He did a great job.

 

[Maj. Boom Boom]

Ive used http://www.passthebucktaxidermy.com/ , right in Plymouth.
He did a great job.

that was one of the ones i was looking at.

 

[dhuze]

Any good taxidermist should have mounts for you to look at. If they don't they probably aren't very good. Look at the back of the head for stitching. Many amatures are not very good at stitching. Also look at the face for uniformity and a natural expression. I have seen many old mounts that look like they are smiling.

 

[J. Brum]

another vote for Mr.Pelitier
he does have mounts at different locations, at one time there were quite a few at the Fairhaven Walmart... he also has a studio with various mounts that can be looked at...
top quality taxidermist, and a gentleman!
Joe

 

[Stopher]

another vote for Mr.Pelitier
he does have mounts at different locations, at one time there were quite a few at the Fairhaven Walmart... he also has a studio with various mounts that can be looked at...
top quality taxidermist, and a gentleman!
Joe

Any info for him? Website? Phone number?

 

[machocheese]

Rick Bowen in Bridgewater. He does a great job, is reasonable and turns things around pretty quickly.

 

[ryan81986]

How much does it cost on average for a duck?

 

[Maj. Boom Boom]

Rick Bowen in Bridgewater. He does a great job, is reasonable and turns things around pretty quickly.

do you have an address or phone for him? how are his prices? thanks

 

[machocheese]

do you have an address or phone for him? how are his prices? thanks

Pm'd address and phone number. His prices are fair IMO. Not the cheapest I've seen, but far from the highest. I had a 10 point done in a semi-sneak mount and it was $375. That was two years ago.


I'll try to add pics later today.

 

[Maj. Boom Boom]

Pm'd address and phone number. His prices are fair IMO. Not the cheapest I've seen, but far from the highest. I had a 10 point done in a semi-sneak mount and it was $375. That was two years ago.


I'll try to add pics later today.

thanks for the pm!!

 

[ra5451]

Ok...So I;m reviving this thread so as not to duplicate another.....

I have called Rob in Webster...And checked some of the websites in the post. I'm SE of Worcester and I'm looking for a Taxidermist. I have done them myself, but I don't have the time now. Please recommend someone.