What a great attitude you have. I think now I understand why he didn't give you an answer on when your stuff would be done. A little courtesy will go a long ways. If you really thought a quality bear mount could be done by a full time taxidermist in 3-6 months, your just as much to blame as he is. How many other taxidermists did you check out first? What was their time/price. It's almost NEVER wise to go with the fastest/cheapest, and now you see why. Did it state a completion date on the contact you signed? You DID sign a contract, didn't you? With no contract, there's nothing much to do but wait. He's under no obligation to get your stuff done faster than anybody else's. If there is a contract, remind him of it. Maybe next time you can check out some other taxidermists and choose one that seems to be more professional, and one that doesn't make promises that can't be kept. But, I have to warn you. If you go in with this attitude, most professionals will just show you the door. Your not worth the headache if you act like that to people. FYI, no I'm not a full time taxidermist that takes too much work. I just like to look at both sides of the story before acting childish and complaining to people that can be of no help at all. Maybe some day you'll learn that if your courteous to others, they'll be courteous to you.