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Member Aspen Hills, Ann's 62" Kudu
27 November 2011, 18:04
The Artistry of WildlifeMember Aspen Hills, Ann's 62" Kudu
A long road for this guy maybe Ann will explain.
I think he traveled the US for 5 years before I got him. Long story.
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info@artistryofwildlife.com27 November 2011, 18:52
Bob in TXA great looking mount!
62".........something just not right about that!!
Yep Miss Ann, I am very jealous!
I am glad he found his way home finally!
Bob
27 November 2011, 23:54
Aspen Hill AdventuresI am so pleased with this mount. I picked it up yesterday, so much nice stuff in Dennis' studio! If you can ever make a visit in person I highly recommend it. The life size bongos he showed are stunning!
Finally! I am glad to see this once in a lifetime trophy again!
~Ann
28 November 2011, 04:15
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28 November 2011, 04:46
zhabaThat is outstanding work on a beautiful Kudu. at 62' i think i would have full mounted,haven't got any room but still would have gone the full mount
28 November 2011, 06:51
Idaho SharpshooterSixty-two inches? I am not jealous, honestly, I am not, okay maybe a teensy-weensy bit; but my gosh that is a big Kudu!
As well, another outstanding example of the Artistry's workmanship...
thanks for sharing,
Rich
28 November 2011, 06:57
graybirdHe is definately a beauty! Glad you finally took possession Ann! I know it's been a long wait!!!
Congrats!!!
Graybird
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28 November 2011, 22:05
Tim HeraldBeautiful and glad he made it. That is a trophy of a lifetime...
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28 November 2011, 23:36
L. David KeithI'm very happy for you Ann, what a tremendous trophy and a beautiful mount! Congrats!!! We are lucky to have some great artists on this board. Several I consider to be some of the best Taxidermists in the world.
Cheers,
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29 November 2011, 18:11
Aspen Hill AdventuresI agree, Dave, lots of impressive work being displayed! There is no excuse for poor quality taxidermy if you are an AR member.
~Ann
29 November 2011, 18:23
Brian ClarkDennis, that is one of the best looking kudu mounts I have ever seen, Ann you must be very happy. Congrats to both of you.
01 December 2011, 06:41
lavacaAnn:
That is one fantastic kudu and an equally incredible mount. To say I'm jealous, is an understatement.
01 December 2011, 19:08
Aspen Hill AdventuresThanks guys!
~Ann
01 December 2011, 19:17
fla3006Wonderful trophy, if I recall she took it with a bow?
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01 December 2011, 19:51
Aspen Hill AdventuresI have been very blessed taking some one of a kind trophies now and then!
Here is the kudu, you can see he was in very poor physical shape, an old dude really going down hill.
~Ann
02 December 2011, 02:58
Cross LAnn
Absolutely awesome---
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03 December 2011, 05:28
jeff hwow just wow!
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03 December 2011, 22:34
375erAnn,
I want to commend you for this entire story. The mount is absolutely fabulous! Superb work by the taxidermist!! I think the important part to note here is that he was a old monarch in obvious decline that you took fairly, by archery. If you do all your hunts like this than many people need to pay attention and use you as a role model. Fred Bear would be proud. I think in todays world of immediate gratification "gotta have it now" attitude many people loose sight of the real point. It's not the trophy hanging on the wall. It's the process. As hunters we need to hold ourselves to a standard higher than the law to silence the "anti's".
Kudo's to you!
Jon----aka 375er
04 December 2011, 04:45
WV2WYGreat Kudu Ann!
04 December 2011, 07:33
George WoodThat is a beautiful animal Ann. Kudu's are one of the premier animals of Africa. Good Mount, Dennis
14 December 2011, 10:06
Jason PI must admit that I am too picky when it comes to taxidermy. Most animals I see, just don't look right.
Not only is that Kudu a great trophy, but that is some absolute fine taxidermy. That mount should be entered in some type of competition!
Very, very well done!!!!
15 December 2011, 00:07
blaser93that thing would be top 5 in SCI Book Super
15 December 2011, 03:48
Aspen Hill Adventuresquote:
Originally posted by blaser93:
that thing would be top 5 in SCI Book Super
Wow, that is good to know!
~Ann
15 December 2011, 07:30
blaser93a Master Measurer has to do it to certify it
21 December 2011, 06:04
collectorFirst of all congratulations on an excellent excellent trophy. His body does look a bit on the lean side, but the horns are awesome, not too wide, not too narrow....just the perfect spread.
I do not know the scores but a total score of 128.8 will make it Gold (assuming Bow and Arrow for Southern Greater Kudu).
Lets do some rough math here.
62in + 62in = 124 in
Assuming very very conservative number for this length, say the bases are 12" circumference each.
62in + 62in + 12in + 12in = 148in
That will put you in top 5 SCI as number 5 right now is 147 3/8in
Now you can get it measured by ANY SCI measurer...for record book it will need to be CERTIFIED by a Master Measurer, but that can come later.
All the best and congratulations again.
27 December 2011, 10:23
mstarlingAnn,
I am SOOO pleased you got that beautiful boy done properly after the long and challenging road you both traveled!!! What a gorgeous old gentleman. Simply wonderful.
Congratulations indeed!
(Did you ever get the Leopard?
Am afraid my part of that same story did and will not end well.)
Mike
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http://www.mstarling.com 27 December 2011, 16:47
george roofAnn, that is one gorgeous animal.
Dennis, after seeing the condition of the hide you got and the painstaking detail you recreatedover on the TaxiNet, I know you have magic in those hands.
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27 December 2011, 17:05
Jerry Huffakerquote:
Originally posted by george roof:
Ann, that is one gorgeous animal.
Dennis, after seeing the condition of the hide you got and the painstaking detail you recreatedover on the TaxiNet, I know you have magic in those hands.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
