Do i have this bird mounted or not

[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.

[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!

[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.   

[TRKYHTR]

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

TRKYHTR

[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?  ).  I can get you a link if you'd like!

[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 

[Wingbone]

I would have to mount one with a 1.75 spur.

[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.

[spaightlabs]

No pics - didn't happen!

[WyoHunter]

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

[turkey slayer]

 

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]

Go for it. Congrats..