Black Bear Mounts

joedjr · 06-15-2005, 03:12 PM

When you get a black bear mount done (full mount or 3/4 wall mount) where you can see the pads under the bear's feet is the taxidermist supposed to use the original pads (which were attached and in good shape) or make them from a plaster substance and paint them instead.

Bill Yox · 06-16-2005, 09:29 PM

That depends. Sometimes the tannery will cut them off, and sometimes the skin of the paw pad gets grease burnt and isnt salvagable. In those cases, theyre rebuilt or replaced, although not with plaster. Normally the taxidermist wants to use the real pad, as its easier. I replicate the pad if its very prominent on the mount. Hope that helps you. Bottom line, if it matters to you, be specific with your taxidermist and let him know what youd like to see.

Western MA Hunter · 07-11-2005, 09:17 AM

Mine are the real thing... they look great...

Rebel Hog · 07-11-2005, 10:19 AM

Mine are great!

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Western MA Hunter · 07-11-2005, 11:21 AM

Nice mount rebel hog....

Rebel Hog · 07-11-2005, 11:34 AM

Thanks! It had a Hornets Nest in his paw, but
my niece tore it up.

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Western MA Hunter · 07-12-2005, 11:56 AM

That's too bad... That is a good idea...

Here are my 2 bear mounts....

3/4 wall mount:
http://tinypic.com/4vl3dk

Rug:
on the wall:
http://tinypic.com/72dg0y.jpg
on the bed before I hung it:
http://tinypic.com/72dgcn.jpg

jamiebuck · 07-13-2005, 05:26 PM

rebel hog and western ma. i have to admit those bear mounts and rugs are sweet

Rebel Hog · 07-13-2005, 05:50 PM

Hey WMA, I like your's better. Good job!

Bill Yox · 07-13-2005, 10:11 PM

I tried to post a couple cool bear pics of mine, but it says the file is too large...anyone wanna help me out?