Just got a call from my taxidermist (should have gotten month ago) he had a fire nov 10th. I lost Hippo skull, lion skull and hide, Sharpes Grysbok hide and Red Duiker hide.

Dallas has to be better.

I guess the sunny side is I now have reason to go back - like I needed one.

Damn, that is a super-bummer!

My sympathies, that sucks!

But like you said, now you need replacements!

ed- sorry to hear this, what a bummer.

Damn brother, very bad news. Only a fellow hunter can feel that pain, and I do. Very sorry for your loss.

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Originally posted by Die Ou Jagter:
Just got a call from my taxidermist (should have gotten month ago) he had a fire nov 10th. I lost Hippo skull, lion skull and hide, Sharpes Grysbok hide and Red Duiker hide.

Dallas has to be better.

I guess the sunny side is I now have reason to go back - like I needed one.

Does his insurance cover the cost of your animals (as in - hunt cost?)

Bummer for sure. That will be expensive to replace.

OUCH!!! I feel for you. But like you said, it gives you an excuse to go back.

I feel your pain, I lost a very nice Kudu the same way.

Sorry to hear that. All to more reason to go again.

Brett

I don't know how the insurance will be. The part that really pisses me off was we had a contract that stated all of the mounts were to be deilvered to my office 9/28. They should have never been at his shop. I understand fires are accidental but my loss should have never happened.

He mentioned his insurance and mentioned something about replacement. Greg is this type of coverage included in taxidermist insurance i e the liability to clients for their total loss i e hunt costs etc.?

That would be terrible with any trophies, but a lion. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dam man you have my sympathy. I'll bring a little something to sip on to Dallas maybe it will duel the pain

Most sorry to hear.

Man that is a bummer! I know how you feel I had a house fire a few years ago and lost all my trophies except some antlers that were on our barn. Luckily the mounts I lost were mostly mule deer and elk with only two African mounts! I also lost my first rifle, and my grandfather's shotgun in that fire

The loss is devistating for sure!

I envy your spirit.

The skins and skulls are gone, but you will always have the most important trophies: the memories.

It's still sickening, especially the fact that the fire took place after your mounts were supposed to be in your possession.

Dang, that is sad to hear. Was it one of the local guys? I found a guy in Cresson who does really nice work, he even fixed my leopard after Trophaendienste and the shipping company made a mess of it. Really good guy to work with in case you need someone for the next round of trophies. Sorry this happened, I know you love the little guys. Have a better holiday!

Very sorry to hear, especially in regards to the lion. Was this the same taxidermist that you had been using for years (the guy who had the problems w/the Game Commission back in 04)? Was the cause of the fire investigated? Feel free to PM me, and again, sorry for the crap news that you should have been made aware of long before now. Bill

Yea, I have used Russ for about 10 yrs along with Marcus Zimmerman who will get my next job - Chobe Bushbuck taken on last trip to Zim in Sept..

I talked with my PH and replacing the Red Duiker won't be so hard or expensive as I will be returning to Natal for Suni, but the lion and Hippo will be tough the hippo was hugh, but I have some boots from his hide for "trophy".

Life goes on.

Sally's Dad, SCI banquet comming soon. Going to have some nice hunts on auction. Mule and Cous deer in Mexico, Texas Whitetail , New Foundland Moose and Bear, Maine Bear and maybe a very good Whitetail in Illinois.

Thanks to all for your kind words and hope to see many in Dallas.

Sounds good- what is the date?

Greetings, Ed- [aka Die Ou Jagter] in Bedford, Pa.

You have my condolences regarding the loss of the skulls and hides at your taxidermist's shop.

I'm sure that is a disappointment.

However, I do appreciate your "life goes on" / "Big Picture" perspective.

There was a family [kin of our friends] who lost EVERYTHING in a fire this week. They were blessed to have their lives, their pets and their pajamas.

I do hope the insurance helps you out... and that there is a chance for a re-accumulation of trophies!

Sorry to hear that. You are a very resilient man! Good luck with the insurance & next hunt.

Sorry for the loss, but at least you're being positive about it. Certainly no use crying over spilled milk.

DOJ
Just got on the net and read about your loss. I am truly sorry to hear of this, dear friend.
All of us will have to do something to ensure you are of good cheer at DSC (now where is that case of scotch?).
Max

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Originally posted by Die Ou Jagter:
I don't know how the insurance will be. The part that really pisses me off was we had a contract that stated all of the mounts were to be deilvered to my office 9/28. They should have never been at his shop. I understand fires are accidental but my loss should have never happened.

He mentioned his insurance and mentioned something about replacement. Greg is this type of coverage included in taxidermist insurance i e the liability to clients for their total loss i e hunt costs etc.?

I'll check with a couple of our guys tomorrow morning and get back with you.