Turkey Hunting Whether it's spring or fall doesn't matter to this bunch. Great tips on calling, bustin flocks, using blinds and more.

Is this worth mounting?

Old 05-21-2007, 01:53 PM
  #1  
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
 
kdsberman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,673
Default Is this worth mounting?

I wish i had a picture of it but even if i did id have no idea how to post it in here. Anyways...the bird i got didnt have what you'd call a "perfect, even fan". Some feathers are bent, leaving some gaps in the fan. Must have been in a scrap with another tom or something, who knows. But I normally mount every fan of the tom i get, but dont know if this one i should do or not. It is far from a beat up fan, it just has some flaws in it. What do you think? Thanks
kdsberman is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 02:46 PM
  #2  
Typical Buck
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southwest PA
Posts: 816
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

I would mount it. To methe beat up fansare just like the character of a bucks broken tines.
BowHunter46 is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 03:05 PM
  #3  
Fork Horn
 
wvOHIOfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: WV/OH
Posts: 270
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

I'd definitely mount it....
wvOHIOfan is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 03:16 PM
  #4  
Fork Horn
 
Ohiobuck25's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 250
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

I like bowhunters46's analogy "To methe beat up fansare just like the character of a bucks broken tines." However, if you're stillapprehensive about mounting theless than perfect fan, talk toa taxidermist. The bird I shot this year had two fan feathers broken off and she is going to replace themwith acouple spares. I guess it is a very common practice for them to add/repair any missing/broken feathers. Go ahead and honor your bird and your hunt, you'll be happy you did!
Ohiobuck25 is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 03:58 PM
  #5  
Super Moderator
 
Arrowmaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indiana
Posts: 7,182
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

Mount it, its still a trophy...
Arrowmaster is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 05:15 PM
  #6  
Nontypical Buck
 
zubba's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,858
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

Yep mount it. No reason not to. If you really wanted to, you could replace some the the beat up feathers.
zubba is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 06:45 PM
  #7  
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
 
kdsberman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,673
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

When i spread the fan out on cardboard and pinned it, i spread it out just enough so that those gaps of bent feathers looked filled in. I was either going to go with its natural look or make it look good. I chose to make it look nice and even. Hopefully thats the right choice. Thanks for the help.
kdsberman is offline  
Old 05-21-2007, 07:09 PM
  #8  
 
ccobbett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Norway Maine USA
Posts: 115
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

I am with bowhunter46, it is the unique fan of that tom.
ccobbett is offline  
Old 05-23-2007, 06:48 AM
  #9  
Typical Buck
 
monsterbucks2011's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: st. louis missouri.
Posts: 810
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

i would like its natural look just like BowHunter46said its just like a bucks broken tines if i took a buck to the taxidermist with broken tines i wouldnt ask him to fix them i would keep it the way i shot it so i could remember it.
monsterbucks2011 is offline  
Old 05-23-2007, 07:34 AM
  #10  
Nontypical Buck
 
r33h's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Abilene, Texas
Posts: 2,731
Default RE: Is this worth mounting?

ORIGINAL: ccobbett

I am with bowhunter46, it is the unique fan of that tom.
Agreed. Mount it!!
r33h is offline  

Quick Reply: Is this worth mounting?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.