Black Bear Mounts
06-15-2005 | 03:12 PM
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Spike
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From: New Jersey
Black Bear Mounts
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.
06-16-2005 | 09:29 PM
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From: Brockport, NY
RE: Black Bear Mounts
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.
07-12-2005 | 11:56 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Western Massachusetts
RE: Black Bear Mounts
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
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
