I think it's awesome that you did it yourself, because it will always mean more to your dad that way. Every time your dad looks at that it will bring back memories of his hunt. The taxidermist would have done a mount that looked more perfect, more professional, and then it would have been like everybody else'-generic. Mine don't look like the taxidermist did them. And that's what I like about them.

My best friend shot his first turkey this year. I was lucky enough to call it in for him, and honored to be able to mount it for him. He loved the mount I made him, and said it means so much more to him because I did it for him.

If it's your trophy, it's supposed to make you happy, not anybody else. Congrats! And good job. Also, congrats on convincing mom to let you hang it up. My wife isn't as easy to convince

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