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Charles Helm's Kudu and Gemsbok
21 December 2007, 20:08
Jerry HuffakerCharles Helm's Kudu and Gemsbok
Here's Charles' Kudu and Gemsbok mounts
Hunt booked through AR member Wendell Reich
PH was AR member Vaughen Fulton
Shot by AR member Charles Helm
Mounted by AR member yours truly.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
21 December 2007, 20:31
Charles_HelmThanks for the fine work Jerry!
These were taken on (AR member) Vaughan Fulton's previous concession near Etosha.
21 December 2007, 20:33
SBTGreat work Jerry, those are pieces of art!
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21 December 2007, 20:36
Ahmed SultanCongratulations Charles, those are two excellently mounted animals – high quality work Jerry
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21 December 2007, 20:51
jeffsBeautiful animals very well done.
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21 December 2007, 21:05
yukon deltaVery nice and just in time for Christmas.
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21 December 2007, 21:21
Lhook7Congratulations Charles!! Great work Jerry!!
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21 December 2007, 21:24
Michael Robinsonquote:
Originally posted by Lhook7:
Congratulations Charles!! Great work Jerry!!
Ditto!
Mike
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21 December 2007, 21:26
retreeverJerry, you have a knack of making them look alive... super job...
Mike
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21 December 2007, 21:32
MacD37Congratulations Charles, it looks like you picked the right guy to mount them as well!
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21 December 2007, 21:45
NickuduCongratulations Charles!
Your usual, first-rate additions to the client's trophy room, Jerry.
21 December 2007, 21:58
elkfitterBreathtaking
21 December 2007, 22:02
DB BillI'm not sure ... the gemsbok has a "snooty" look on his face.
DB Bill aka Bill George
21 December 2007, 22:16
30ott6Very nice Jerry!! Congrats Charles!!
John
21 December 2007, 23:06
RM007I agree with DB Bill
That gemsbok has an attitude!
Perception is reality
regardless the truth!
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21 December 2007, 23:08
Jerry HuffakerHe's thinking "He can't hit me from there!"
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
21 December 2007, 23:26
Charles_Helmquote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
He's thinking "He can't hit me from there!"
Well, he was almost right! He should have been behind a larger tree.
22 December 2007, 01:45
Bill CVery nice gentleman! All 4 of ya!
22 December 2007, 02:07
Lucky1Jerry,
Great work, as usual! Makes me think I should have done my gemsbok on a pedestal. Maybe next time. BTW, I need to send you photos of the trophy room. Everyone raves over your work!Happy holidays.
John
22 December 2007, 10:20
yzm19very nice kudu. they both look great
22 December 2007, 11:10
Use Enough GunWell done to all.
22 December 2007, 15:51
RustyCongratulations to All! Very nice Trophies!
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22 December 2007, 17:52
bullsprigJerry, Looks familiar.
Great work!!!
Larry
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22 December 2007, 19:35
Bob in TXGreat job Jerry!!!!
Congrats again Charles!!
An all AR hunt.........gotta love it!!
Bob
22 December 2007, 20:03
mboga biga bwanaOutstanding work on this Kudu Mount
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22 December 2007, 21:17
HarryVery nice. Thanks for posting.
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23 December 2007, 00:58
bwanamrmExcellent work, Jerry. And great trophies Charles.
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23 December 2007, 02:44
Wendell ReichI think I have an idea for my Kudu now. That looks great!
23 December 2007, 04:16
MARK H. YOUNGJerry,
Nice-e-e-e-e-e!!!!
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KenscoI hope you didn't use up all your skills before you got to my buffalo. If it looks as good as these two, I'll be happy.
24 December 2007, 17:43
Tim HeraldCOngrats to you Charles and very fine work Jerry! Like Kensco said - I hope you have some of that left to put into my buffalo...and I know you will...
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25 December 2007, 04:54
Jorge400Very nice.
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25 December 2007, 04:59
Charles_HelmThanks everyone -- needless to say I am very pleased with how the mounts look and I look forward to getting them home!
27 December 2007, 02:41
B WatsonGot to say the Geme do look like . COME GET SOME.
The Kudu is a beaut.
Cheers
14 January 2008, 05:49
Charles_HelmJerry brought the mounts to my office Friday morning (how's that for service?) and the pictures do not do them justice. They are even better in person and I could not be more pleased.
14 January 2008, 23:47
L. David KeithGreat looking mounts Jerry. It was a pleasure to meet you in Dallas. I enjoyed getting to talk to you. Your not only a great Taxidermist but an all around good guy.
See you next year, David
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15 January 2008, 01:48
dogcatVery good work..
Thanks for sharing.
01 March 2008, 19:04
dla69Beautiful mounts. How much floor space do pedestal mounts take? How big of a corner would be required for these trophies?
01 March 2008, 20:38
Charles_Helmquote:
Originally posted by dla69:
Beautiful mounts. How much floor space do pedestal mounts take? How big of a corner would be required for these trophies?
Not sure if this helps, but here are some pics with a better sense for size. Jerry probably has a good idea of actual floor space measurements. I have not put a tape measure down to check, but could do it next week some time.
[Click images to enlarge.]
01 March 2008, 20:52
dla69quote:
Not sure if this helps, but here are some pics with a better sense for size. Jerry probably has a good idea of actual floor space measurements.
Thanks. That helps.
