Recent content by Capt. Red

Dang man, that is rough! Too bad there are so many unscrupulous people out there!

Philip, I think you are spot on. I also wonder if we are not being gamed/extorted for not having the complete taxidermy done over there? I have a good friend who went to SA last April with his sons. They had their trophies done completely over there, and he received them, completed, last month...

Many Thanks MB! Will give this a try when able. Off Topic, but you are on V.I? I spend several weeks over there each year fishing!!

Migra, The frustrating part is that I took the same approach as you: Only have the bare minimum done over there (D&P). The actual tanning took place over here, at probably one of the most reputable tanners in the US....

Thanks Rookhawk!

Thanks for the tip Corey! Appreciated Chris

Mark, Thanks for the reply/advice. I may well do one of the capes as suggested, as they are destined for the trash anyways. Would you be kind enough to provide the mixture ratio for the brine, length of soak, etc to help me get this underway? Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Chris

Yeah, but it is still so messed up that what should be lifetime trophies, may now be so much less than I hoped for...

Thank you for taking the time to look at my pictures, replying, and your input. It is appreciated. I can say that my taxidermist here is very very experienced working with African animals, and extremely conscientious, so I am comfortable with his size up of the capes and their potential (or lack...

Most of the skulls are alright. One still had a lot of grease in it..

Oh Jeez, yeah.... :cool:

Hello All, I just joined the forum, and while I wish my first post was a positive one, it unfortunately is not. In April, 2003 I went to SA for my first safari. A truly wonderful experience. I enjoyed the wildlife, the PA and his crew, etc. The issues began after I returned home. I expected...