An idea for your turkey fan mount
 

This turkey is the one my dad got this year. The first turkey taken in our family so we convinced my mom into letting us put it on the wall. :D



I made the wooden plaque deal. I cut it out like the shape of a turkey, or somewhat like a turkey. Then used a walnut stain to have it blend somewhat in with the turkey, so it didn't look odd.

That is Very Cool.
Congratulations.

good idea... Looks good

Ugly display in my opinion! Just went a bit overboard... would have looked better on a much smaller plaque with just a simple tail fan.

To each their own, I guess.

Very cool display in my opinion! :s13: Especially if its the first one you have ever done! Congrats to your dad and thanks for sharing...but to each their own i guess! :biggrin:

In a way, I can agree with you. I could have made the plaque smaller. Ill have to think about that for the next one. But this is my first one and I like it just the way it is.

Then thats what matters... I wouldn't take the opinion of on online persona to heart when dealing with your own trophies.

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 :p

rw

Fine job Pope, it has a nice rustic look. Not to be duplicated.

It was pretty hard to do. The first thing she said after I told her im putting it up was, "NO! I dont like the feet!" :happy0157: But me and my dad sweet talked her. :p
I just got my buck from this year back from the taxidermist and my mom was outside doing yard work so me and my dad snuck in, hung the deer somewhere on the wall in our living room, and sat down waiting for her to come in. She walked in the living room and saw the hammer and nails out and she said, "You guys better not be hanging things up!" I just smiled and she walked in the living room, took one look at the deer and turned around and gave a big sigh.

If your wife is into the antique type crap like my mom is, tell her that if you can't have your mounts then she can't have her antiques. It works for us. :D

Uh, I don't know about that... You don't have a wife, do you? haha

That theory looks good on paper, but I'd hate to have to convince my dog to sleep outside so I could use his doghouse because I told my wife how things were going to be!

rw

Looks like it was a great turk!!! What were the stats? (weight, beard & spur length)???

Good looking mount - congrats to your dad!!! :) Hopefully you get the next one!!!


Kim :)

I tried hard this year but didn't get one close enough for my bow.

Umm im not sure about the weight or spurs but the beard for 9" and the spurs weren't long at all. half inch if that.

Here's my own creation that is simple without cost.

http://huntingnet.com/forum/turkey-h...key-mount.html

Looks good Andy.

Dan

It sure has more sentimental value.Because u made it especially for ur father.Considering ur age and being the 1st one u ever made im sure he is proud of you.Your a good son.:s1:

Here's an idea since your mom doesnt like the feet. I cut the legs off about 1 1/2 inches above and below each spur, then spray them with laquer to give them a nice sheen, I then finish off the cut ends by trimming hobby felt to fit the ends and glue them on for a finished look. good thing about the felt is that the color choices are endless.