I'd throw it in a ditch before I paid that much!
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What is a goggling bird ???? Was he choking on something and that made him goggle.
Me too, only I`d throw it in the hot peanut oil, set at 350!
The bird I've got at the taxidermist right now cost me $680
He is a Grand National Champion taxidermist on birds. There is a huge amount of difference in his birds and any other taxidermist or bird I've ever seen.
One look at the heads will tell you that he knows what he's doing.
http://www.waterfowler.net/Artistic/
After looking at the photo of the bird you paid $325.00 for , I guess you know why real quality Taxidermy is expensive. Not everyone is an expert on birds.
Not being rude or hypercritical, but if that was my Gobbler, I would not be pleased.
Next time, ask for a Freeze dried head that was done by Cally Morris. (Hazel Creek Taxidermy) I would also try to see some of the Turkeys the Taxidermist has mounted previously.
After looking at the photo of the bird you paid $325.00 for , I guess you know why real quality Taxidermy is expensive. Not everyone is an expert on birds.
Not being rude or hypercritical, but if that was my Gobbler, I would not be pleased.
Next time, ask for a Freeze dried head that was done by Cally Morris. (Hazel Creek Taxidermy) I would also try to see some of the Turkeys the Taxidermist has mounted previously.
It is a real nice Gobbler and one that deserved to be mounted. Just sad for "strutrut247" that the Taxidermist's skill level wasn't quite as high as it should have been.
I had one done 25 years ago by a "great Deer" taxidermist....he wasn't too good on Gobblers. So I have "been there, done that".
In these times of high standards and skill levels among Taxidermists, it is almost always a you get what you pay for situation.
I am glad the young man thought enough of his trophy to have him mounted and for that I do commend him.