Bobcat mount?

[CDNOutdoorsman]

I am looking for ideas on getting a bobcat mounted or rugged. Anyone have any cool mounts. Im considering a live mount with a rabbit/grouse or even just a rug with full head mount. Also, who around Calgary would be a good taxidermist to do this work.
Yes I have the permit from F&W.

thanks for any input.
CDN

[Smoky buck]

Rugs deform the look of the lower jaw so I am not a fan. Live mounts look awesome if you choose a taxidermist who is good with cats. There is a lot of taxidermists who sick at cats so shop around

I like the live mounts where the bobcat is on it’s hind legs trying to swat a grouse/pheasant out of the air. This would be my choice

[CDNOutdoorsman]

Thanks Smoky, I really like those mounts too. After looking at pictures of bobcat mounts online, wow, I'm amazed at how many look horrible. The eyes are what stands out as maybe being the toughest part of perfecting cats. I will continue my search.

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by CDNOutdoorsman

Thanks Smoky, I really like those mounts too. After looking at pictures of bobcat mounts online, wow, I'm amazed at how many look horrible. The eyes are what stands out as maybe being the toughest part of perfecting cats. I will continue my search.

Lots of butcher jobs done on cats for sure and by taxidermists who are actually good at other species.

I know an awesome cat taxidermist in BC but I don’t doubt there is a good one here in Alberta that I just don’t know. Either way make sure you know the guy is good with cats before handing them your bobcat

[WinefredCommander]

Many great cat guys... Silverwillow would probably be the cheapest.

[bubba 96]

Marco at sugarcreek taxidermy in red deer he’s awesome, he did an owl for me it’s sweet...search on the forum he has lots of photos on here..

[Red Bullets]

A full body mount of a bobcat reaching up for a flying sage grouse or bird would look nice. Show off its belly fur. Another mount that would look real nice would be to have it mounted to look like it is jumping over a railing or object.(like the deer in the pic) Or a bobcat just laying in the basking position.

[58thecat]

that whitey is a beaut…...I like the cat reaching for the bird!

[TBark]

$2k seems to be the going rate. I decided to try it myself.
I still have mine pickled and frozen, just not got around to doing the job tho.
I have all the bits and such, mannequin etc. Hopefully in 2020.

TBark

[Okotok]

Here's a pic of a 180 lb cougar and a bobcat mount on the right at my buddy's place in Southern BC.

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by Okotok

Here's a pic of a 180 lb cougar and a bobcat mount on the right at my buddy's place in Southern BC.

It’s hard to tell by the pic but I might have seen those mounts before

Taxidermist who did them named Ray by chance?

[Okotok]

Originally Posted by Smoky buck

It’s hard to tell by the pic but I might have seen those mounts before

Taxidermist who did them named Ray by chance?

Not sure. I could ask him. It's in the Cranbrook area. Cat is in Boone and Crockett.

[EZM]

You know what would be cool, Is a bobcat sitting on it haunches with a bird or rabbit under one paw, like he's just about to sit down and eat it …… would make for a great live mount.

The leaping actions shots have been done a thousand times, and are great, but a unique one like this would be spectacular.

[.257Weatherby]

Originally Posted by bubba 96

Marco at sugarcreek taxidermy in red deer he’s awesome, he did an owl for me it’s sweet...search on the forum he has lots of photos on here..

The web site is inactive or maybe I am missing something.
thanks for the tip though.
Rob

[EZM]

Also agree that a quality taxidermist, who can use his talents and artistry to make a mount with accurately, realistically and interesting is worth every penny.

All of us have seen those cross eyed deer that look like a stiff sculpture fashioned by a pre schooler.

Cats (and fish) are particularly difficult.

[bubba 96]

Originally Posted by .257Weatherby

The web site is inactive or maybe I am missing something.
thanks for the tip though.
Rob

Well his phone number worked just fine as I called him this morning about getting my badger done, he had no idea his website was down, hopefully be up in a few days..Dave

[bubba 96]

Originally Posted by .257Weatherby

The web site is inactive or maybe I am missing something.
thanks for the tip though.
Rob

Website working now....


https://sugarcreektaxidermy.ca/