Ox

20 March 2011, 12:12

kingsalmonak

Hey guys,
I just drew a Nunivak tag for next spring. I am trying to figure out what to do as far as a mount (if successful). A full body is most likely too big (for my wife not for the house)so I am looking at shoulder mounts, pedestal mounts, and European mounts. Can anyone share some photos?
Thanks!

20 March 2011, 12:57

tendrams

I think the straight shoulder mounts look great and are small enough to not overwhelm a room. I think most of those hunts allow you take Musk Ox #2 for a reasonable charge don't they? I would pay to shoot a second and then put one shoulder mount on each side of the fireplace with a big Caribou or Elk or Bison centered.

That said, the euro mounts look pretty nice too and would look great on both sides of a larger mount in the middle.

22 March 2011, 07:01

bo-n-aro

Please...... NO straight ahead shoulder mounts!! Not sure when or where but I saw a pedestal that was wonderful.

05 April 2011, 18:08

michael458

kingsalmonak

I was in Nunivak last April, 2 musk ox, for sure get a permit for a second one, no need going up there and not getting 2 of them. I had both mine done straight ahead and I am pleased. Also, get the back hides as they turn out very nice.

Michael

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05 April 2011, 20:33

kingsalmonak

Thanks Michael - they do look good. Who did your work?

Nunivak is actually a small island off the Western Coast of Alaska. It's a lottery draw - one ox only...

05 April 2011, 21:13

michael458

Kingsalmonak

My taxidermist is Rod Charleton, in Ohio. He has been doing my work for 15 yrs or so.

I am sorry, I was not paying attention, I thought Nunavut! HEH......

Michael

05 April 2011, 21:35

matt u

Hey Michael,

Nice trophies!!

06 April 2011, 00:24

michael458

Thanks Matt

06 April 2011, 04:13

Biebs

Michael, get back to your Terminal Bullet Performance thread....you're almost to page 150 !!!!!!!!!

06 April 2011, 04:38

michael458

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Michael, get back to your Terminal Bullet Performance thread....you're almost to page 150 !!!!!!!!!

Biebs, think we get a prize for going over 150 pages?

LOL

Michael

06 April 2011, 05:12

Biebs

A box of Corelokt cup-n-cores??????

06 April 2011, 14:24

michael458

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
A box of Corelokt cup-n-cores??????

Biebs

I am a blessed individual, just to think such a wonderful prize! I can hardly wait!

HEH.........

Michael

09 April 2011, 08:03

Antlers

I had the whole hide tanned, then did a straight on shoulder mount. I threw the rest of the backskin over the sofa and I like it almost as much as the shoulder mount. If I'd have had room, I would have done a life-size.

If I ever do another one, I think I'd have the whole hide tanned and use as a throw.

I'm not really sure why they call that a "spring" hunt.