Giraffe Sneak Peak

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My taxidermist (jerrys taxidermy in pa) has finally started my giraffe from my 2017 safari with pawprints. Hes had to custom make the bottom half of the form and cut to adjust the head to get a slight turn as requested. Still has a scenery base to do. And final touch up. I better get the hardwood floor in on my addition asap!

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Looks great! I cant wait for my stuff to get here. (waiting on permits) I do like your giraffes ears way better than how mine were done.
 
Looking good sir.
 
Well done Charlie. Enjoy
 
And now he is home! Great looking mount!
 
Massive! What is the total height?
(Unless that is a 4’ hobbit door!)
 
Ok now I’ve seen a mount that might entice me to take one could never figure how to get one to fit that still looked good. Very nice trophy you have there a mature dark bull.
Thank you for sharing
 
Nice! Congrats on getting it home, looks good!
 

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Hi Roklok
I read your post on Caprivi. Congratulations.
I plan to hunt there for buff in 2026 oct.
How was the land, very dry ? But à lot of buffs ?
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