Pouring the forms, carving out the mouth for a jaw set, adjusting the eyes, adding the felt trim, and then there is fleshing the raw hide, pressure washing the skull to be aged 60 days before final score and the bear rug is still not finished.. Cause the hide must be stretched, bare and discolored spots painted, all these things must be done before the ordering of cities permits, and shipping the finished rug to the hunter.. Scott usually has the fihished rug back to the clients befor a year is over.,, barring all dissasters like postal strikes, and spring bear and turkey season starts…..
Taxidermist at work.
June 24, 2011 by