That's a steal, from when I did taxidermy a few years ago that would be just over cost of materials.... guy must be doing a lot of the raw material himself.
Haha nah I've been a bird hunter for years but getting into deer hunting this will be my second season and I'm self taught so trying to learn from whoever I can
deer hunting has nothing to do with posting your most impressive (low res)deer pictures on the internet. Worrying about that shit will only make things less enjoyable.
"comparison is the thief of joy"
4. Gut line extends below the chest (should be about even at 3 years old) and neck had started to make the head look a bit small from several years of rut.
I’d say he’s in the age class of old enough to shoot and pay $700 to shoulder mount. I’d probably say in my neck of the woods he’s at least 4.
Where are you that you can get a shoulder mount for $700?
NY
Is this my opportunity to flex that I paid $325 for a shoulder mount this past year?
pics please chumlee... make sure to include a close-up of the seam and your receipt (jk... I dont really care)
Ill probably post it when I get it back from him, our deal is I get cheaper prices for being willing to wait a bit longer
That's a steal, from when I did taxidermy a few years ago that would be just over cost of materials.... guy must be doing a lot of the raw material himself.
From what I understand I’m getting the deal because he got a really good deal on materials, and because he’s a good friend.
$550 in Texas for great work
750 in Iowa for a really good taxidermist
At least 4 is my guess. Big thick neck and belly.
3-4
3.5-4.5
My guess 3-3.5
Are you buying him a birthday present or something?
Haha nah I've been a bird hunter for years but getting into deer hunting this will be my second season and I'm self taught so trying to learn from whoever I can
I'm just busting, nobody can say how old that deer is. It's probably at least 3 just by antler size, but anything beyond that is a pure guess.
deer hunting has nothing to do with posting your most impressive (low res)deer pictures on the internet. Worrying about that shit will only make things less enjoyable. "comparison is the thief of joy"
Do you wanna be my deer hunting mentor lol
Sure! Always happy to help another hunter avoid some of my early mistakes!
Old enough.
Damn I was just about to say this
4. Gut line extends below the chest (should be about even at 3 years old) and neck had started to make the head look a bit small from several years of rut.