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Old 06-21-2012, 12:47 PM
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Talking Taxidermist in Edmonton

I got my first bear this spring. It is currently frozen with paws and head attached to the hide. I froze it so that the paws and head are on the outside of the pile of fur.

Does anyone know a taxidermist in Edmonton that is a reasonable price? It isn't a very big bear (5' nose to tail). I just want it skinned out properly and tanned (no rug). I would also like the skull cleaned with those insects I can never remember the name of.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-21-2012, 01:05 PM
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Western fur in Edmonton can everything you want but clean up the skull; that you could do yourself. Google or Youtube will show you have to clean up the skull. You can check the search function on AO as this has been covered a few times.

This will save you a few bucks then taking it to a taxidermist.

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Old 06-21-2012, 03:09 PM
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Mine is at Starky's taxidermy right now. Actually going to pick up my skull today. He does everything for you. $50 for the skull to be done up for you. He's on the North end. Google him and you'll find his number.
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Old 06-21-2012, 03:51 PM
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x2 on Starkys. Brian is an amazing taxidermist, he's done all my deer and birds and I just picked up my Wolf from him a couple of weeks back. He's fast too, you won't wait longer than a year at the most. I got my wolf back in 8 months and he's gotten deer back to me in 9 months. His prices are very reasonable and he is a super friendly guy. I would recommend him to anyone.
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:35 PM
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i know a guy, that has the bugs, and does very nice skulls
but he's in red deer , pm me if u want more info
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Old 06-22-2012, 10:55 AM
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Starkys is too backed up but he recomended Edmonton Fur Tannery... they are only open weekdays (same with Western Fur).

I went to Halford's website and it looks like they are only open weekdays too.

Anyone know of another place I could go on Saturday?
Maybe I will do it myself... anyone know where I could buy some tanning supplies (fleshing knife, chemicals, etc...)?
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Old 06-22-2012, 11:02 AM
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Canadian Custom Skulls in Drayton Valley does a real nice job with the skull cleaning
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x2 on Starkys. Brian is an amazing taxidermist, he's done all my deer and birds and I just picked up my Wolf from him a couple of weeks back. He's fast too, you won't wait longer than a year at the most. I got my wolf back in 8 months and he's gotten deer back to me in 9 months. His prices are very reasonable and he is a super friendly guy. I would recommend him to anyone.
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