Trophy Solutions?

[wildfowler.250]

Has anyone used the following company in the past for either dip and pack or for euro mounts? My taxidermist has recommended them,(who I trust) but I thought there was no harm in doing some research on here. First and potentially one off trip for me,(according to the wife) so want to get everything lined up correctly.

Welcome to Trophy Solutions - Trophy Solutions Africa

www.trophy-care.com

Thanks!

 

[osne]

I used them about 3-4 years ago after a buffalo hunt in Limpopo.

They did a shoulter mount of my bull, and a clean white skull from a buff cow.

They also produced a book stand, and a magnificent cigar ashtray, from the bull’s two front hoofs.

All great work and well organized communication and logistics. From my experience I can definitivt recommend them.

 

[Agrarler]

Hi,
I used them last year for dip and pack and will do the same this year. This year I visited their facilities on the way back to the airport and even had a friendly guided tour through their company.
Communication was perfect and the trophies last year arrived in Germany after only 3 months.
The costs are on the high side.
I recommend them without any exceptions- you get what you pay for!
Best regards,
Agrarler

 

[Tgood1]

I've used them several times, great communication and they do a fantastic job

 

[buck wild]

I used them in 2018 with great results. They did seem to be a bit higher in costs than a few others.

 

[wildfowler.250]

Thanks folks! Much appreciated. Certainly it doesn’t seem like an area to cost cut on so happy if they do a good job.

Has anyone had any euro mounts done by them? I’m just worried about them being either painted antlers,(darker) or white/varnish on the skulls. I will ask them directly but good to get general feedback.

Certainly the taxidermist is very particular at this end and all of the above makes them seem very reassuring. Thanks!

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Have only read good things about them.

 

[wildfowler.250]

Have only read good things about them.

Thanks, means a lot for you to say that about them!

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

Used them in 2018 did good job on dip and pack. No complaints. Been using a smaller taxidermist shop since then closer to where I have been hunting, and they are a little less on costs.

 

[Pablo]

They are doing my dip and pack stuff right now. They have been great to deal with so far.

 

[Tgood1]

Quality costs, well worth it

 

[wildfowler.250]

Used them in 2018 did good job on dip and pack. No complaints. Been using a smaller taxidermist shop since then closer to where I have been hunting, and they are a little less on costs.

They are doing my dip and pack stuff right now. They have been great to deal with so far.

Quality costs, well worth it

Thanks folks, they seem several hours from my outfitter but they were still happy to come and collect which I was impressed with - maybe I’m just too used to being in a small country.

Did you folk tag your skulls and capes with the outfitter? I believe they’ll re tag them anyway but it can’t hurt to do it twice

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Thanks folks, they seem several hours from my outfitter but they were still happy to come and collect which I was impressed with - maybe I’m just too used to being in a small country.

Did you folk tag your skulls and capes with the outfitter? I believe they’ll re tag them anyway but it can’t hurt to do it twice

Don't worry about that. The stuff will be tagged in the skinning shed. A good PH will usually check on the day's harvest in the evening to make sure everything is okay. You can go with him to the shed if you like.

I had problems with another taxidermist there. This outfit sounds much more reputable. Still, you should specify on the order you fill out and sign before leaving that you don't want skulls painted and prefer all teeth intact.

 

[wildfowler.250]

Thanks @Ontario Hunter , makes sense and I hadn’t even thought about them cutting it. Just like a bit of peroxide on the skull and otherwise they look great as they are!

 

[Hyde Hunter]

I used them 3 years ago on 3 euro mounts, jackal rug and a Gemsbok pedestal mount. good communication was good work looked nice. they want to use their sister company Condor Cargo and found them to high for shipping so used Badger Cargo. I would use them again

 

[wildfowler.250]

I used them 3 years ago on 3 euro mounts, jackal rug and a Gemsbok pedestal mount. good communication was good work looked nice. they want to use their sister company Condor Cargo and found them to high for shipping so used Badger Cargo. I would use them again

Thank you! Actually I did get a ‘ball park’ figure from Condor. It wasnt so high I was shocked if that makes sense,(first time doing this and was expecting everything to be expensive). But I didn’t realise you could shop around re cargo company.

Have you got any photos of the euro mounts? No problem if not! Just keen to see what their end result is like