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Finally got the new Buff up!( some more pics)
Finally got the new Buff up!( some more pics)
It took me forever but I finally got the new one up! Jerry Huffaker does some fine taxidermy. And I got my Elephant ear back, man I love that!
The new one is up high. Now I just need my Leopard and the Boss Lady's Sable.
Another view or two of my humble "man cave".
Before taxidermy.........
14 June 2016, 04:15
AR MANThat's a dam fine bull you got hanging!
Great looking buff, and your room looks like a great place to hang out.
DRSS
14 June 2016, 05:18
Big Wonderful WyomingNever seen a "creme de menthe" trophy room. I am surprised but it looks pretty good.
Nice set up you have.
Thanks for the kind words. I love hanging out in there.
Yeah...the shade of green was....not what I expected but it grew on me.....a little darker would have been better I think.
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It looks great, I wish I had that height in my room.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
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15 June 2016, 01:44
Use Enough GunNice!
15 June 2016, 13:25
Charlie64.
Great buff. And other trophies too. I would be happy to share a scotch and chew some fat in your trophy room any evening ! Looks warm and friendly.
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15 June 2016, 18:12
fairgameGreat buff and room. Nice design and looks very cosy.
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Originally posted by Charlie64:
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Great buff. And other trophies too. I would be happy to share a scotch and chew some fat in your trophy room any evening ! Looks warm and friendly.
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Well come on, that's what it's for.
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15 June 2016, 21:41
Idaho Sharpshootervery nice...
15 June 2016, 22:39
A.Dahlgrenthat looks nice! Good job and love the buff
I have a full body Leopard and Hyena coming and a shoulder mount Elk as well........not to mention the Boss Lady's Big Kudu and Sable....
I'm running out of space!
Awesome, to say the least.
Get rid of the unicycle; it is out of place.
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Get rid of the unicycle; it is out of place.
My wife uses it for hanging laundry on....... I don't use it, got no engine!
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21 June 2016, 04:37
Jason PWow JTEX, that trophy room looks great! Outstanding trophies and a big congrats! I was going to invite you up to Utah to hunt elk, but then I read you already have a shoulder mounting coming soon!
I guess you have one of everything! Good for you!!
21 June 2016, 15:05
fairgameLooks like one of Roland's prints of your buff? If so what is the quality like?
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That is an fine room. The elephant ear is the coolest I have ever seen--who did that?
BUTCH
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(It is all good)
Well Jason it's the thought that counts
Roland does incredible stuff and is a great guy to work with, he has done several prints for me.
Off hand I don't remember the lady's name....might be Cooper.... I found her at DSC with the big taxidermy outfit right at the front of the raised side area, I' try and find out who she was.......crs, and all....
21 June 2016, 20:54
Jason Pquote:
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Well Jason it's the thought that counts
Ha ha.... Anytime you or your family are interested in hunting up this way, give me a shout and I will be glad to take you. I'm not a guide, but I enjoy having friends come out here and hunt.
22 June 2016, 11:02
Idaho SharpshooterA real trophy room just needs a Cape Buffalo centerpiece...
22 June 2016, 14:27
NakihunterWow! Very nice. I really like the informal arrangement of actually living with the memories.
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17 July 2016, 20:17
CharlesLGreat looking man cave. I am envious. I wish I had the height and square footage.
Good looking buffalo also.
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18 July 2016, 01:21
Brian CanadaVery nice.
Do you have any pictures of your main trophy room? (I try to funny when I am envious.)
Brian
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Nice trophy room!
What are the dimensions of that space?
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If I remember right the main room is about 22' x 35'...
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27 July 2016, 07:05
Bama15Tell me the story about the ele ear. Is it the left ear off your ele, is the painting of your bull? It is exceptional.
27 July 2016, 18:11
L. David KeithGreat looking room, full of memories and experience. Well done!
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Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......
"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
Bama- Yes to both questions and thank you very much.
Daivd- Thank you. There are many memories there that room is one of my favorite places.
28 July 2016, 01:49
shootawayIt has potential.
28 July 2016, 02:51
30.06kingFantastic trophy room - I love it !
Great buff too, well done
Do you have any photos of the method used to actually position your buff so high on the wall ? In about a year I will have the same task when I put up my own buff. I have already used almost all of the person height wall space in my trophy room and need to devise some means of accessing the higher wall area.
Thankyou
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'06- Thank you very much
I don't have any photo's, but what I did was drill a 5/8" hole in the mortar and set a piece of 1/2" all thread in epoxy, with about 4" sticking out, then I used two nuts with a washer between them at the end sticking out to hang the mount on.
Hope that makes sense......
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28 July 2016, 08:30
30.06kingThanks Jtex,
Actually, what I am trying to ask is how you actually lifted the buff up to that height on your wall. Sorry if my original question was not worded clearly.
Interesting to know what your buff is hanging on anyway. My son and I have Moose in our trophy room hanging on 10 mm coach bolts screwed straight into wall studs. They are not hanging very high but damn, they weighed a lot. Took me and my two sons lifting together to get them up there.
Hunting.... it's not everything, it's the only thing.
You are most welcome.
Maybe a Cape Buff mount is not as heavy as a moose.
I just set a 6' ladder on each side and my Son and I hung 'em up, one of us on each side walked them up the ladder and hung them over the all thread.
30 July 2016, 07:44
30.06kingI have that noted. Thankyou JTEX.
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04 August 2016, 21:32
AnotherAZWriterMy moose is about 11 feet high (almost bumps the 14 foot ceiling). It was a son of a gun to get hung. It really helps if you do detachable antlers. Plus, if you shoot something bigger, you can swap them out pretty easily (the taxidermist might have to make some adjustments). I just got my 2014 elk back; I already have 3 shoulder mounts of 6by elk and don't need another, but this one is really massive. So I might swap it.
One other "tip": my taxidermist in Idaho said it would cost almost $600 so ship the skull and cape. I asked him to do detachable antlers on the skull and send me the package. Total bill: $185. River of No Return Taxidermy if anyone is interested. Great outfit.
06 August 2016, 02:36
Steve416Nice Jim.
Need to make it down to hang out with you.
Cheers
Steve
15 August 2016, 23:57
JTEXAny time Steve, come on.
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08 September 2016, 22:35
PondoroThat cave of yours is anything but humble..
