Newer taxidermist never did a bear I figured let him give it a try turned out absolutely awesome could not be happier what do u guys think?

Looks great. How much did it weigh? Bow or gun kill? Congrats

Weighed 260 shot with bow at about 12 yards

Congrats. 12 yds. is a might close... LOL.

Life time of menories right besides you ....great job on the mount

Absolute adrenaline rush

Absolutely BEAUTIFULL!!!

got to love when an animal comes in you raise your bow and all pins to 40yds are in the kill zone Same outfitter cantrapsnorthern adventures my buddy shot his first night he was up in a stand only 12 ft and bear walked directly under him and his shot was maybe 15 yds we were mikes first archery hunters he said he could get us close he wasn't lying

nice job on the mount and story sounds exciting as well.If that is his first he has potential for sure.
I took one to be done dec./14. I asked for very similar mount to yours.My bear dressed at 260 as well and I hope it turns out as well as yours.
I read so many people saying a half mount would make it look small but seeing yours makes me happy with my choice of mount.Thx for posting.

Congrats on the bear.