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Cougar mounts
26 April 2005, 09:06
Boss KongoniCougar mounts
Has anyone seen or have a cougar fullbody mount in an attack pose with one or both front legs up, extended paws & claws ready? Like he's going to take a swipe at you?
I'm wondering if this can be done?
If you can't smell his breath, your're not close enough!
Hi Boss!
I've not seen one mounted like that but it shouldn't be that difficult. The mannikins are made from a dense eurathane (sp) foam and can be cut and repositioned pretty easily. The trick would be to find a taxidermist who would be willing to study the anatomy of an attacking cat and be knowledgeable enough to get the position correct.
JDS
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26 April 2005, 20:38
Frans DiepstratenBoss,
At SCI I was most impressed by the full-body cougar mounts by a guy name Phil Soucy out of Libby, Montana. If I lived in the States and I needed a cougar done, I'd turn to him first. I tried to find a website, but couldn't. I should have his business card at home...
Frans
Yes, I have. Go to this address, gallery, page two:
http://www.highuintahstaxidermy.com/
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28 April 2005, 09:14
Boss KongoniSBT - Thank you !!!!

That's EXACTLY what I had in mind!
If you can't smell his breath, your're not close enough!
30 May 2005, 15:32
wildporkThose are some awsome mounts!
03 June 2005, 18:01
Redhawk1Great looking mounts, I liked the cape buffalo. I want my water buffalo just like that when I go for one.

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