Who is your preferred taxidermist?

[J.Ogilvie]

Considering that this thread is about taxidermists, I might as well post my query here.

I am planning on starting my African hunting adventures in the near future with a plains game safari, and I hope to have all the animals taken on said safari mounted. As I am in Australia, I am unsure at to how I would go about having my animals mounted, and I want to make sure that I do my research before planning a safari. In another thread I remember reading that it is very hard to get hides through Australian customs that are dipped and packed (as opposed to tanned), and I have also read that many people advise against having your skins tanned in Africa.

I would really appreciate any advice, especially from other Australians or New Zealanders.

 

[harden]

Ogilvie Work with Paul I believe his name is , Relive Taxidermy east care area, His hides are Lutan will work for you and be in good shape.

 

[tedthorn]

Pics would be awesome (especially since I couldn’t close the deal on an elk this year!)!

I recieved a picture of my elk from Dennis today
I think it looks great from the picture

 

[slam8031]

I’m jealous Ted! Great elk and he looks great Dennis!!

 

[tedthorn]

I’m jealous Ted! Great elk and he looks great Dennis!!

2015 Colorado 3rd season public land DIY with some great friends. Doubt I ever kill a bigger one. They are big animals.....
I'm 6'2" and my wife is 5' 6" for size reference

The story of this hunt was featured in The Western Hunter Magazine last spring.

I've said it before and stand firm.....Dennis is a top tear taxidermist.

 

[buck wild]

Yep, set up for pick up
I Can't please everyone tho I try, No one is perfect but strive for it.
If any clients have any issues they would like to discuss
Call the studio, it is cell phone and studio phone or Email cremudgeon34@yahoo.com
And will tell talk to you privately and address your concerns as this more that is here.
Thank you
Dennis

Dennis I tried this email address twice and both bounced back. Can you confirm it is correct ?

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Dennis I tried this email address twice and both bounced back. Can you confirm it is correct ?

@buck wild, Dennis posted a misspelled email address, I corrected it in his original post. Here is his email address: cremudgeon34@yahoo.com.

 

[slam8031]

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2015 Colorado 3rd season public land DIY with some great friends. Doubt I ever kill a bigger one. They are big animals.....
I'm 6'2" and my wife is 5' 6" for size reference

The story of this hunt was featured in The Western Hunter Magazine last spring.

I've said it before and stand firm.....Dennis is a top tear taxidermist.

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He's fantastic!!! Congratulations!!

 

[tedthorn]

@buck wild, Dennis posted a misspelled email address, I corrected it in his original post. Here is his email address: cremudgeon34@yahoo.com.

This is the address that I have ^^^

 

[buck wild]

@buck wild, Dennis posted a misspelled email address, I corrected it in his original post. Here is his email address: cremudgeon34@yahoo.com.

Thanks Jerome- I have tried it- we shall see

 

[kevin masters]

Does anyone have any updates? When you google the artistry of wildlife it says permanently closed? I haven't been able to reach Dennis in two month's

 

[wesheltonj]

Does anyone have any updates? When you google the artistry of wildlife it says permanently closed? I haven't been able to reach Dennis in two month's

Website is up and last Facebook post was January 11.

 

[MLindsay]

Website is up and last Facebook post was January 11.

 

[MLindsay]

Who is your preferred taxidermist?

I have used Mike Baird at B&B Taxidermy in Houston since 1996. He is just a hard working guy that has a tremendous amount of experience. He will be doing my 19th safari if I take an exceptional animal.

 

[tedthorn]

I have a new taxidermist hired.
He is world class and has a stellar reputation for communication, delivery and tip top shelf work.
He has agreed to all of my request parameters pending the quality of the capes he receives from TAOW are up to his standards
( his words )

 

[johnnyblues]

I have a new taxidermist hired.
He is world class and has a stellar reputation for communication, delivery and tip top shelf work.
He has agreed to all of my request parameters pending the quality of the capes he receives from TAOW are up to his standards
( his words )

Can you tell us who you are now using? I’m curious

 

[tedthorn]

Can you tell us who you are now using? I’m curious

Brand new development....
After a very lengthy telephone conversation with Duane and Jamie of the Artistry of Wildlife
They assured me that they would complete my work and do their best to amend the massive problems within the shop.

We will see......a second chance was given back in 2017
I am reluctant.....giving a third chance goes against my better judgement but Duane seemed genuine. I hope he is.

 

[kevin masters]

Brand new development....
After a very lengthy telephone conversation with Duane and Jamie of the Artistry of Wildlife
They assured me that they would complete my work and do their best to amend the massive problems within the shop.

We will see......a second chance was given back in 2017
I am reluctant.....giving a third chance goes against my better judgement but Duane seemed genuine. I hope he is.

My brother and I spoke with Duane as well! hoping for positive action!

 

[johnnyblues]

Brand new development....
After a very lengthy telephone conversation with Duane and Jamie of the Artistry of Wildlife
They assured me that they would complete my work and do their best to amend the massive problems within the shop.

We will see......a second chance was given back in 2017
I am reluctant.....giving a third chance goes against my better judgement but Duane seemed genuine. I hope he is.

Fingers crossed

 

[johnnyblues]

Wish you all luck. Now being devil’s advocate if Dennis is the man who will do the work?