Foxtrot1
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Just got our bear rugs back. We went with soft rugs and skulls. Overall, I think they turned out well for an affordable option (ball park $500ish). Just need to shoot some bigger bears next time. Haha
Bear Rug
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Carl 9.3x62
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I don't think I've ever seen a rug done that way, particularly the head. Is the head flexible or is there a hard mannequin form in there like shoulder mount?
Foxtrot1
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Its fairly flexible. No hard form inside. The head, ears, and shoulders are stuffed with soft material to fill them out before being sewn to felt backing
Carl 9.3x62
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Is the body stuffed with soft material too?
NorthTurkey825
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That is a great looking bear
WNC2500
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I like how that bear was done! Impressive
thusby
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Never seen one like it either. Great couch/chair throw idea though.
brushcreek
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$500 is a steal for that. looks great
Bowhunt_406
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Those rugs look great! Can’t say I’ve ever seen one done that way. Very cool
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Joe Hulburt
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I like that idea! Last bear I sent to in to a taxidermist I just had tanned with head on and the head looked like it got run over by a truck and dried out on hot asphalt. I ended up trimming it off at the base of the neck. Nowadays I usually leave the hides for the other bears to eat but might try one that way.
What state and or taxidermist?
What state and or taxidermist?
