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A few Trophies from Masailand (Tanzania)
15 August 2007, 23:38
Bill CA few Trophies from Masailand (Tanzania)
I have been adding these to the Hunt Report as they have been completed, but as once read the report is not something that one typically goes back to, I thought I'd post them here too. They were taken in Dec 05 in Lobo/Lolkisale w/Adam Clements, have been completed as budget permits. I still have quite a few tanned capes from this trip with the taxidermist, some of which I may not mount or do a euro mount instead. The pictures were taken by the taxidermist before leaving his studio.
The Tommy was just completed, and looks stunning…this was an important mount to me as it is one of those few animals that just says "East Africa" and all that goes with it. Regards, Bill
Common Waterbuck & Zebra
Grants Gazelle
East African / Masailand Bushbuck (Roland Ward class)
Thompson's Gazelle
15 August 2007, 23:46
dogcatOutstanding mounts...
Your hunt reports are also the "gold standard" as well...
15 August 2007, 23:55
NavalukVery nice. Who is your taxidermist?
16 August 2007, 01:39
30ott6Super nice Bill!!
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16 August 2007, 03:22
L. David KeithYeah Bill; who did the work? Very nice trophies but the Bushbuck is stunning! LDK
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16 August 2007, 04:27
GraftonThe mounts look very well done. Nice photos too.
16 August 2007, 16:02
Hugh WBill,
All of them are wonderful. Thanks, Hugh
18 August 2007, 00:56
yukon deltaImpressive Bill. I particularly like your Grants. Did you get a gerenuk as well...I don't recall?
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18 August 2007, 01:26
SGraves155Bill, Wonderfull taxidermy! Did I miss which taxidermist you used?
18 August 2007, 01:32
Bill CThanks for the feedback. Brian, nope, no gerenuk. The next one to decide upon is the lesser kudu, which I will probably do end of the year as funds permit as either a shoulder or pedestal mount.
My taxidermist is Wes Good of Wildlife Artistry in Myerstown Penna. I like working with Wes as his studio is only ~45min away and we can review forms and talk about placement, etc (and it is fun to see what the guys are working on in the shop!), but as his business grows much of the higher-end work is coming from outside the immediate area. And of course my time-to-completion stat's have increased a bit too, but the quality of work remains excellent.
info@taxidermystudio.com18 August 2007, 07:32
ozhunterquote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
Outstanding mounts...
Your hunt reports are also the "gold standard" as well...
18 August 2007, 07:50
bwanamrmVery nice, Bill. Is Dick Laros still working? I remember that leopard he did for you... also very impressive.
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20 August 2007, 02:45
PalmerExcellent mounts. They emphasize the wisdom of taking your time and doing each mount right - especially when they are quality trophies like those.
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20 August 2007, 22:37
G L KrauseBill, Wes does indeed do great work. If you went to the Harrisburg show this year, the crocodile display was from a hunt that a friend and I went on in Zambia in 2005. He had to take out part of a wall to fit it in.
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20 August 2007, 22:46
yukon deltaPM to GLK.
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20 August 2007, 23:08
buffybrVery nice! Some of the best work that I've seen. Also, a very good Bushbuck.
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21 August 2007, 06:19
G L KrauseHere is the croc mount I mentioned above. If only my wife would let me take over the Living Room, I'd get one too.
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21 August 2007, 06:29
yukon deltaThat's creative. Thanks for posting.
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21 August 2007, 16:06
Aspen Hill AdventuresVery nice mounts!
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21 August 2007, 21:02
Bill CI saw picts of that croc GL but didn't go to Hrsbg this year. Made me think harder about a croc...but where to put it!
Russell, I would think Dick Laros is still going strong...he is a fine man and his shop does nice work too, but pricier and comm's were not quite as easy.
Ann - And may I say well done on your new rifle, that is a sweet looking rig!
Beautiful Bill, I especially like the buchbuck.
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22 August 2007, 01:33
Michael RobinsonExcellent mounts, Bill. Your lesser kudu, IIRC, is a fine specimen. A gerenuk and fringe eared oryx would round out your East African stable!
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23 August 2007, 00:56
AzizHello Bill
I must say your Taxidermist has done an excellent job. Thank you for sharing.
Regards
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29 August 2007, 04:24
MARK H. YOUNGBill,
Very nice!
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12 September 2007, 14:44
bulldog563Beauty of a Bushbuck and stunning mount. Well Done!!
Hunting gods were smiling on you for that one. We were looking for one in Lokisale in 2006 but didn't see any. Pretty tough in that area from what I was told.
12 September 2007, 22:46
Adam ClementsBill - just saw this topic on your mounts and what a great job. They look fantastic and each animal brings back great memories while hunting with you. Hope you enjoy them in your house! remember that the Thompsdon goes in your will to me
13 September 2007, 11:58
TrophyShotPrintsHaving not done Africa yet, you & your trophies serve as an Inspiration to me...
For now I can only wait...in the right time it will happen...
Thank you for sharing!
01 October 2007, 04:20
Roland1Bill,
Probable the very best I have seen, the bushbuck is incredible.
Congratulations on a top hunter, beautiful trophies and a great taxidermist.
Thank you for sharing,
Roland
08 February 2008, 23:38
bigdukevery nice mounts,
i hope to take an Africa trip soon myself
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09 February 2008, 03:09
Mary Hilliard-KruegerWonderful trophies! Very nice, clean taxidermy work. Would love to see how they display in your trophy room. Thank you for sharing!
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26 February 2008, 17:46
Bill CThanks everyone for the feedback!
Here's a pict of my Lesser Kudu which is being delivered tomorrow. The top is glass, and the side panels from the body of the Kudu (I had him caped and tanned for a full mount).
Lesser Kudu:
26 February 2008, 19:51
bull1Beautiful kudu and pedestal mount.
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27 February 2008, 02:22
GraftonLooks great!
27 February 2008, 03:27
thornellGreat kudu!
27 February 2008, 12:09
yukon deltaOoo, that's lovely. I've been waiting for that one. Lesser kudus are so interesting. Beauty.
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28 February 2008, 07:27
Hunting For AdventureThat Kudu mount is absolutely amazing. I love it.
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Bill,
That is an outstanding piece. Sometimes I think the pedastals are more attractive than the full body mounts. This is just beautiful. Conrats!!
Doug
03 March 2008, 02:18
kududeThe trophies are beautiful and the mounts extremely well done. What really gets me is the background. Where the pictures done at the studio or in you trophy room?? Kudude
03 March 2008, 10:25
graybirdOutstanding!!!!!
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