Bear rug question

[bassfisherman711]

How much does it cost yall to have a bear rug made?

[McKenzie Outfitters]

the taxidermist I send our work to charges $155.00 Canadian per foot[/align]

[Elkcrazy8]

I pay 125 a foot and the felt is pleated and rug material is sewn to the back

[eatsleephunt]

The last rug I had made was finished/paid for in fall of 06. 5'-9" bear cost me $750.00. It was open mouth, with a double row of bunched felt. I have another taxidermist I use who likes to lay the felt flat, but I don't care for this on a bear. Okay on a yote or cat, where the legs are thin and you are looking for a little more mass-effect.

[tangozulu]

I've had a few bear rugs made over the years with head mount and felt backing. I now much prefer to only have the hide taned and stretched. I then pin to wall or hang straight down from the lip. You can put some rags into the head if you want. It costs far less, just tanning. An 8 ft grizzly cost 200 bucks Canadain 10 years ago.