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Old 12-10-2018, 04:52 PM
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Default Large bird taxidermist recommendation

Looking for recommendations on a taxidermist for a large bird. Get what you pay for situation, bird is worth it.
Located in central alberta. Thinking of taking it to Lethbridge.
Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-10-2018, 05:08 PM
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Lethbridge


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Old 12-10-2018, 05:39 PM
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Solitude taxidermy by Spruce Grove !! Check out their website!!
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Old 12-10-2018, 05:51 PM
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Define "large bird".
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Old 12-10-2018, 06:24 PM
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Mature bird of prey
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Old 12-10-2018, 06:45 PM
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You know you need permits for that just thought I'd throw that out there

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Old 12-10-2018, 07:38 PM
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Ben at art of taxidermy in lethbridge is the best hands down, and a great guy to deal with
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Old 12-10-2018, 09:19 PM
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You know you need permits for that just thought I'd throw that out there

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Old 12-10-2018, 10:24 PM
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Just go to Lethbridge...I have had several birds done by Ben, and I can tell you that you won't be disappointed. Raptors are hard to get/find, they are not your regular pheasant or duck. Do it once right.
Ben is not cheap, but if you see what he does and the amount of time he spends on each bird you'd know why.
I haven't seen anyone do it with the same techniques as Ben's.
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Old 12-11-2018, 06:51 AM
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Another recommendation for Ben at Art of Taxidermy. I've had a Great Horned Owl done by him, and he posts some of his work on the forum - it is truly amazing.
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Old 12-11-2018, 07:37 AM
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I too would suggest Ben do it. I am patiently waiting for my Great Horned Owl that he said would be done before Christmas! His work is fantastic.
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Old 12-14-2018, 08:58 AM
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some of his Eagles in here for ya:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRBw3EXD1g&t=20s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJUG1rE8LNA
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Old 12-14-2018, 10:43 AM
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Ben---no contest!!
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Old 12-14-2018, 11:48 AM
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Solitude taxidermy by Spruce Grove !! Check out their website!!
Carolyn does great work.
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Old 12-14-2018, 12:43 PM
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Ben at Art of Taxidermy, by hands down. PM me with an email if you want pics.
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Old 12-14-2018, 02:11 PM
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Ben at Art of Taxidermy, by hands down. PM me with an email if you want pics.

here I did it for you.. just search on the forum here.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=328888
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