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This is a mount I just finished. I took this cat in Kansas while bowhunting whitetail. I saw her moving past and squeaked it with my lips. It turned and moved towards my stand. I took the shot at 10 yards as it was walking away.

 
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Nicest cat mount I have ever seen !!!!!

Cats seem to be the true test for taxidermists, I think they are the hardest to do. If the eyes aren't just perfect the meanest Leopard or the most majestic lion ends up looking like Tom of Tom and Jerry fame.
 
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Now THAT is a fine piece of taxidermy!


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Most excellent!


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Very nice!


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Now that is a fine cat. I have seen lots and man that is nice!

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Good thing that it is on a pedastal, If it was on
a stump or rock , I would say that you were trying
pass a fine picture as a mount
That's the best I've ever seen!!
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bo-n-aro,
I have to ask this question because it's been bugging me - please don't take it as a judgement on the mount . . . why is the claw extended on the cat's left front foot? In a normal walking position I would think it would be retracted.

The face looks great! To get the "cat look" it takes a slight overhang on the upper brow and you nailed it!

JDs


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Thanks to all for the comments! I am humbled.
JDs, only you would look that close! What are you.... a taxidermist?? Smiler No worries from your question, I welcome them.
I actually struggled a bit with this. I finally decided that as the cat would start sliding down the side, that his other front paw would start to dig in a bit, hence the somewhat extended claws.
Thanks again y'all!
 
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JDs, only you would look that close! What are you.... a taxidermist??


Not anymore!!!!! . . . just a "hobbyist"!!! clap

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. . . as the cat would start sliding down the side, that his other front paw would start to dig in a bit, hence the somewhat extended claws.


OK, I'll go with that!!

Great job on the cat . . . really!!!!! beer

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Very, very few mounts I have seen look truly alive. Yours does, 100%. What an amazing job! Thanks for sharing.


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I love the pedistal!! The Cat is great too!!


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That is absolutely beautiful work thumb

As you can see....my taxidermist wasn't quite as talented.

You have a PM.


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Great looking mount bo-n-aro. Having been a professional Taxidermist myself for many years, true artistry concerning cats and bears lies in the facial expression. Far too many mounts are rendered lifeless due to lack of correct expression. You did a very good job! BTW; all cats do use their claws to cling and or balance themselves.


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Very intense look on that cat. That's great!
 
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What a grate mount I don't have a cat like that yet. I love the mount. Is it a Table pedestal on a Stand up alone pedestal.
 
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Thanks to all!

blaser93, the ped is 14 inches high and can set on a table or cabinet.

Bruz, did you get my reply?
 
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This is a mount I just finished. I took this cat in Kansas while bowhunting whitetail. I saw her moving past and squeaked it with my lips. It turned and moved towards my stand. I took the shot at 10 yards as it was walking away.



Very good looking cat. The biggest thing I see wrong when people do cats are there eyes. You did a great job there.


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bo-n-aro, I know you've been waiting for me. Here I am. That's an exceptionally good mount and I love the clean lines. I also like you logic about interpreting that the cat would be defensive in slipping. Great job on this one.


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The thing that is nicest to me is that there is no "snarl" but just a nice inquisitive cat face. Looks great--no, even better than great.


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That is simply the finest mounted bobcat I have ever seen, and I have seen a bunch.

If I ever take a bobcat, I would try my best to get you to mount him for me.

Exquisite!
 
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Love it, just love it!!! D. Nelson
 
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I realy like this Mount , I am going to use this if I take a Bob Cat in Texas This year.
 
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Outstanding mount!


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Absolutely AWESOME!!!!
 
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My second comment here, but that little cat is my favorite full body mount I've laid eyes on, ever. It's just amazing.


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