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Do i have this bird mounted or not

Started by kansas hooks, May 31, 2012, 06:04:52 PM

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kansas hooks

Hey guys i shot a bird here in Kansas this last weekend and i'm trying to decide if I should take it to the taxidermist or not.  Here is the stats on the bird...21 lbs., 1 5/8 & 1 3/4 inch spurs and a 11 1/8 in beard.  So what does everyone think, should i or should i not take it to the taxidermist.

savduck

That would be a Mountable bird by my standards. Fine bird, congrats.
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strutstopper

I would. Any bird with 1 1/2 inch hooks or better is getting mounted for me.

guesswho

Why worry with others opinions.  If you think he's worthy of a mount go for it, you won't regret it.

Congrats on a good'un!
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Muzzy61

That's a great bird. But really a trophy comes in many shapes and sizes. There are many resons to mount a bird that has nothing to do with the size.

With that said, heck yea I would mount him. He's a monster.   ;D
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TRKYHTR

How many 1 3/4" spurred turkeys have you ever killed? How many have you seen? That should answer your question.

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Turkey Beard

I think that you should absolutely mount it.... at my son-in-law's taxidermy shop (how far are you from Springfield, MO?  :funnyturkey: ).  I can get you a link if you'd like!
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slamman

sounds like a good bird.  post some pics

mrlongbeard

buddy
thats a booner for sure
spend the money and have that big boy in your den forever
you wont regret it  :z-winnersmiley:

Wingbone

I would have to mount one with a 1.75 spur.
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Hooksfan

That's your call.  I'm assuming it is your biggest bird to date.  If you are ever going to have one mounted, that would be a good one and it may be a while before you get another one that big.  A couple other things may factor into it though such as color--some birds are just prettier than others and also how bad his plumage was damaged when you shot him.

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WyoHunter

Quote from: savduck on May 31, 2012, 06:09:47 PM
That would be a Mountable bird by my standards. Fine bird, congrats.

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turkey slayer

 :agreed:
Quote from: guesswho on May 31, 2012, 06:39:31 PM
Why worry with others opinions.  If you think he's worthy of a mount go for it, you won't regret it.

Congrats on a good'un!-
guess it depends on what your wallet says! Congrats

tomstopper