I forgot to mention that we found a cat scrape or his scratching post. This huge cedar tree has been scratched from about 5 ft high all the way to the ground on one side. This is the same private land we hunt. We have seen sign in this area but have yet to see a cat. I did find a taxidermist who will do a full bear mount for $800.00 and a cougar about the same. Maybe this will be the year!!!

BRian

SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE GETTING A GOOD DEAL ON THE MOUNTS BEST OF LUCK GETTING A BEAR AND A COUGAR

My friend and I took some duck to have mounted, and he must have had 8 african game heads, some deer and other birds. He is really good and does it out of his shop/garage so he can keep the cost down. Had a big Northern mallard done in flight he charges 100.00 I called around the city, and it was at least 185 to 200 to have it done. That prperty where we found the scratch is the same one I had those bear come out on me. I would like to have a standing bear right by the front door.

BRian

Gator.....Ya know what he charge's for a flying turkey mount..??....Think our local taxidermist is around $250.00

Hey Wayne, I will call him and ask. Haven't hunted turkey out here so I guess I never asked. Also he lives in Centralia so that might make the difference even though he is cheaper. I will let you know

BRian

What are the going rates for flying turkey mounts... are the more or less than a full strut? My father got a nice one this year with a bunch of beards - looking to get it mounted.

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Dang.....A full day of sunshine today.....&quot;Life Is Good Once More&quot;....!!!!!!... <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>..............Thank's Gator........ No sence in askin Robb what the weather's doing over his way.....Think we all know....lol

Enjoy hunting, racing, and hope to be able to train my new lab pup

Hey Wayne, did you get the pics I sent you of the birds we took over your way. I didn't get a notice that they didn't go through this time, but you never know with my e-mail.

Hope everyone is doing well. The wife just left this morning for Combat Casualty Care Course(C4) in San Antonio. She's not much of the &quot;roughing it&quot; type, and they will be in the field for 5 or 6 days, sleeping in tents, hikes, no showers, using latrines, etc. Damn, I almost wish I could be there except for the enlistment part.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> She'll be gone 'til next weekend, but I talked my parents into coming out to help with the kids and visit for the week. It's always good to have back-up with 3 little ones. I may talk my dad into going with me and the 3 and 5 year old on a fishing trip. You need LOTS of back-up for that.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> So if anybody has any good spots to take little ones fishing in the Tacoma/Olympia area without having to pay to fish a farm pond, I'm all ears.

Hunt hard, live right, and tell your kids you love 'em!

AFTERNOON ALL, HOPE ALL IS WELL IN WASHINGTON. THE WEATHER HERE TODAY WAYNE HASN'T BEN TO BAD, SUNS BEEN OUT AND THERE IS A LITTLE BREEZE. HAVEN'T BEEN UP TO MUCH TODAY, BOUGHT A NEW CAR YESTERDAY, 2002 FORD ESCAPE, ITSTHE WIFE'S CAR, OR SO I AM TOLD!!! HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GOOD WEEKEND!!!!
ROBB

How is every one doing today??? The weather on the west side hasn't been too bad lately, but I was in the tri-cities yesterday and there were a lot of people out fishing and boating, must be nice!

Wayne, havent been able to get ahold of the taxidermist yet, but will let you know as soon as I find out.

Slee, haven't done a lot of fishing around Tacoma area, but heard Harts lake is pretty good for kids. I usually fish Riffe or Mayfield.
Problem with Riffe, last time I was down there, it was real low and a lot of mud. There is some trout and catfish out at Ft. Lewis, but you have to register to hunt and fish out there. There is a small pond on area 15 that is kid friendly.

Other than that, just waiting for bear season to start!

Nascar, still haven't been out looking for new places, but should have a chance next week, I will let you know.

Well everyone have a good weekend and take it easy.

Later



BRian