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My expericnce at the 2009 show.
13 May 2009, 08:24
shehuntzMy expericnce at the 2009 show.
Hello.
I made it back from the US, reluctantly.
It was great to sit and talk with some of, (my), most highly regarded taxidermists.
I guess you have to be a taxidermist to understand how humbling it was to be amongst those guys, just to listen to thier advice.
Most of the mounts I gazed apon were mind blowing, for me.
Well done to all the award winners.
I did enter a small, insignifigant, piece...a coyote pedestal.
I made 1 really stupid mistake, amongst some unseen by myself and recieved a second place.
I didnt think much of it at the time but seeing the mounts and talking with those who recieved nothing makes me feel proud to achieve that at my first comp.
Here he/she is:
Animal Art Taxidermy.
13 May 2009, 08:29
JefffiveI'm not an expert, but looks like a damned fine mount to me. Congrats!
"If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump
13 May 2009, 08:40
<The Artistry of Wildlife>Shehuntz, tho' I saw you there, I did not get to talk to you.
Your eye roll on the coyote just makes you stare back at him.
To take a second at the World Show is all I did at my first one in 1997.
The standards are much higher than at ANY state level show.
You did GOOD!!!!!!!!
Your Well on your way !
Kudo's to you.
DENNIS
13 May 2009, 08:50
shehuntzThankyou Dennis....
That means alot comming from a creative, out of the square thinking taxidermist such as yourself.
Animal Art Taxidermy.
13 May 2009, 21:09
Mary Hilliard-KruegerSam,
Saw that yote on taxi-net, didn't know it was yours. You did a fantastic job on that mount. A 2nd place ribbon in the Prof. division is a great accomplishment for your first World Show!
Congratulations on a job well done,
Mary
Taxidermist/Rugmaker
13 May 2009, 21:14
L. David KeithCongrats on your award, IMHO it's a great looking mount. Coyotes can be a challenge to capture "the look." You did an excellent, award winning job.
Cheers,
David
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13 May 2009, 23:02
Aspen Hill AdventuresWow, I think it looks quite nice, congratulations!
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13 May 2009, 23:55
Outdoor WriterCongrats. Nice, nice job.
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20 May 2009, 21:37
GA DEER HUNTERquote:
I made 1 really stupid mistake, amongst some unseen by myself
I think the mount looks great. If you don't mind my asking, what was the mistake?
21 May 2009, 00:16
Bob in TXThe "eyes" have it.........
Congrats,
Bob
22 May 2009, 04:21
shehuntzquote:
Originally posted by GA DEER HUNTER:
I think the mount looks great. If you don't mind my asking, what was the mistake?
I'd rather not say...it was that stupid!
Thanks everyone.
Animal Art Taxidermy.
22 May 2009, 04:56
L. David KeithI'll say it again, that is one hell of a mount. I'd be proud to have it in my home, and I spent 17 years as a professional Taxidermist.
You did real good as we say in the South.
Regards,
David
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Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
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http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
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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......
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23 May 2009, 05:53
GA DEER HUNTERquote:
I think the mount looks great. If you don't mind my asking, what was the mistake?
I'd rather not say...it was that stupid!
That's alright. I still think it looks great. That mount would be a fine addition to any trophy room.
