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AR member Dogcat's Bezoar Ibex from Turkey
27 June 2017, 06:54
Jerry HuffakerAR member Dogcat's Bezoar Ibex from Turkey
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
27 June 2017, 18:43
bwanamrmReally nice Jerry!
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28 June 2017, 06:31
dogcatWhat Jerry did not post was this mount won 2nd in the world, 1st in Texas and 1st in Oklahoma along with a bunch of other awards. It is beyond stunning.
29 June 2017, 20:04
Greg BrownleeOutstanding! Should have had you do mine!
Greg
30 June 2017, 03:25
sevenmagltd.I saw this ibex at the show last week and it was the most impressive animal there, by far. I love this specie of ibex but never thought I was fit enough to hunt them. We are the same age so I'm going to have to reconsider.
Cong. on a super mount and super animal.
30 June 2017, 03:26
sevenmagltd.Do you know if the political situation in Turkey has changed in the last two years? Is it still safe and are these guys still operating?
Thanks
30 June 2017, 07:05
SevensIs it a half life-size?
Mount looks great, nice change from the standing pose.
01 July 2017, 00:22
Greg Brownleequote:
Originally posted by sevenmagltd.:
Do you know if the political situation in Turkey has changed in the last two years? Is it still safe and are these guys still operating?
Thanks
I've had guys over there every year and have had zero issues. I would not hesitate to go there this coming season.
Greg
01 July 2017, 02:06
dogcatquote:
Originally posted by sevenmagltd.:
I saw this ibex at the show last week and it was the most impressive animal there, by far. I love this specie of ibex but never thought I was fit enough to hunt them. We are the same age so I'm going to have to reconsider.
Cong. on a super mount and super animal.
Seven,
You can do it if you can walk. It is steep and serious terrain but the climbs are short and the guides are super. They help and are fun to hunt with. I hope to do it again in the eastern part of Turkey for the hybrid ibex and boar.
01 July 2017, 02:09
dogcatquote:
Originally posted by sevenmagltd.:
Do you know if the political situation in Turkey has changed in the last two years? Is it still safe and are these guys still operating?
Thanks
They are doing a lot of business. What you see on CNN is not what is actually happening. Turkey is a wonderful place. My wife, who always goes, said she would go back there in a heartbeat. Very friendly and a great country. I am stunned that the EU does not let them in (Greece blocks them every vote). The economy is good, no beggars, no overt police, plenty of stuff to do and see.
I tell everyone - it is far better than most of the European countries! Go!
Too good.
Both on the taxidermy work. And the hunter too.
04 July 2017, 02:48
Stan MontoyaBeautiful piece of work!
06 July 2017, 09:01
SliderBeautiful!!! Congrats on the Awards.
08 July 2017, 21:20
L. David KeithDang, what a beast....and mount!
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