Bobcat mount finally finished!

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Neil S.
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Bobcat mount finally finished!

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Yep, just got it back from the taxidermist! It is a 25 lb female that I called in and shot this winter with my savage 12FV, using 32 V-Max factory ammo :D . Here are some pics of the cat for comparison:

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The little V-Max went in behind the left shoulder and did not exit! A perfect specimen for a full body mount. And here is what she looks like now:

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It really came out nice. I'm 110% happy with how it looks! Its a day I will never forget. It was my first success at preditor calling! It turned out to be a good week for me, as just a few days later I called in a couple coyotes that my brother put down:

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Our cousin had to help hold all the game for the hero shot:

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Thats him in the middle and that silly looking guy on the right is me. Man I love this stuff! I'm looking forward to another great season this winter!
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Very NICE!
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Beautiful mount!
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Nice cat! and a good mounting job
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WOW! That turned out nice. Who did the mount?
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Nice mount. He did a very nice job on the head in particular.
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WOW!! The taxi sure did a nice job on that one!!
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Great artwork there... I've seen a few mounts that look nice, but that one is exceptional!
...some good shooting too!! I can see why you're pumped!!
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Thanks guys, I'm stoked! acloco- Our local taxidermist is Cathy Gearwar, in Benson Vermont. She has done several deer mounts for my cousins and my brother, her work is top notch!
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! My only question is a mount like that might spook visitors if they weren't informed of its presence. Might be one heck of a conversation starter, after you get them off of ceiling....... :D :D :D
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Awesome! I'd take a shot at that mount if someone didn't tell me.
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well done..
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Guy nailed the head and face ,nice job!
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That is a very good looking mount. Thank you for sharing. Bill K :)
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