I just got back from a Black Bear hunt in Manitoba & the guide has recommended two places in Winnipeg to take the three bears we harvested.

Has anyone ever heard of these two or can recommend another in the area. I just want the best work done.

Hawkins - http://www.mytaxidermy.com/index.html

Telesky - http://www.fishingbug.com/teleskytaxidermistltd/

Thanks for the help!

Hawkins did my black bear rug, they did an excellent job.

I was leaning toward Hawkins, thanks for the reply.

What was actual turn around time on yours? Hopw long ago did they do the work? Did you have the extra padding?

Thanks for your help.

sdeshazo Both Hawkins and Telesky have been around for years and they both do good work

Yep, got the extra padding. I shot my bear in the spring of 2000 and got the rug about 8 months later in the mail.

It still looks good today.