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Old 12-14-2017, 06:20 AM
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Default My 2017 bear w/ taxidermy
Well this year elk hunting I ended up having this really old bear come walking through a swamp towards the pasture of cows and decided to pull the trigger. Really like how old it is and the silver grey hairs throughout its body. Rough measured a bit over 18" Taxi work was done by Solitude Taxidermy and I couldn't be happier with my product and experience. Really great people.

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Old 12-14-2017, 06:39 AM
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Nice rug, memories made in the field.
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Old 12-14-2017, 06:42 AM
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Looks good, nice rug. Solitudes turn around time is second to none.
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Old 12-14-2017, 07:03 AM
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Looks good, nice rug. Solitudes turn around time is second to none.


Yessir! Fast turn around, in house tanning. Quality still exceptional. Dropped off September 27ish and picked up December 13.
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Old 12-14-2017, 07:58 AM
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Looks great ..Congrats
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Old 12-14-2017, 08:00 AM
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great looking bear really like the colour of the face
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That rug looks fantastic! Congrats
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Old 12-14-2017, 10:25 AM
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one of the best rugs I've seen!! quality workmanship and great bear.
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Old 12-14-2017, 10:53 AM
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Nice bear man. What did it tape out to? My rug should be done tapped out bigger then i thought it would at 7’1
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Old 12-14-2017, 11:27 AM
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Nice bear man. What did it tape out to? My rug should be done tapped out bigger then i thought it would at 7’1


Honestly didn't tape it or ask, shot it dropped it off and saw it for an hour last night. But for perspective this in a short box Dodge. Just shy of 6?
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Old 12-14-2017, 05:49 PM
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very unique colouring on the face, well done!!
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Old 12-14-2017, 06:05 PM
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Beautiful work , what a rush
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Old 12-14-2017, 06:06 PM
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I bet you are happy with the bear and the taxidermy, Awesome Bear and Awesome taxidermy! Congrats!
Did you send a tooth into F&W for aging?
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Old 12-14-2017, 06:08 PM
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Know for a fact it would have came home with me as well,I would not have passed him up as well...

Congrats on a great lookin bear!!
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Old 12-14-2017, 06:24 PM
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I bet you are happy with the bear and the taxidermy, Awesome Bear and Awesome taxidermy! Congrats!

Did you send a tooth into F&W for aging?


I did not know I could do that, I was waiting to try and find a biologist but have yet to see anything. I'll call them tomorrow and see! I'd be interested in finding out.
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Old 12-14-2017, 06:44 PM
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Nice bear though he looks decently old
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Old 12-14-2017, 06:58 PM
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Nice bear though he looks decently old
Awsome bear, goin to make a great rug for years to come.
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Old 12-17-2017, 09:06 AM
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Awesome colour in the face!
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Old 12-17-2017, 09:11 AM
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Character bear for sure. Great job Bassett and thanks for posting
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Old 12-17-2017, 04:14 PM
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Love the markings on his head,very unique. Congrats on a beautiful bear!
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Old 12-18-2017, 04:48 PM
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Love the markings on his head,very unique. Congrats on a beautiful bear!
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Old 12-18-2017, 10:27 PM
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Good to see the finished product buddy!! Role on next season!!
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Old 12-19-2017, 04:59 AM
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Very nice, congrats!!
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