Alaskan Brown Bear Mount (pic heavy)

[Randomshot]

Well, Fred Perry (perrytaxidermy.com) and I have been working to put this one together for quite some time. One of Fred's regular customers shot this brown bear and wanted to do a lifesize upright mount but due to the size of the bear we couldn't find any forms that were positioned to the customers desire. This started the time consuming alteration process to make the mount meet the customers request.



After lengthing the form, turning the head, and moving both arms we finally got the hide on the form



Once mounted I built the base for the mount. This base included a removable rock on the top (center) so the bear can be attached from the top of the base.





Finally we were able to put it all together and finish the mount.



I can honestly say that this mount has been the biggest pain in the butt that I have ever dealt with but hopefully the owner enjoys it.

 

[NBK]

Amazing process Random. You are a patient man. We appreciate you taking the time to share.

 

[Ajsnack]

Looks very good. Nice work. He does look like be is ready to start boxing though! Good job!

 

[Randomshot]

Looks very good. Nice work. He does look like be is ready to start boxing though! Good job!

I said the same thing but this is one of those " the customer is always right" deals. This guy had the pose picked out and even brought in his own pictures and this is the way he wanted it. Personally, I think this bear would have been a good candidate for a rug.

 

[Ajsnack]

You said it right "the customer is always right". That is how it is when dealing with people. But still looks good. I couldn't create a piece of art like that!

 

[Lungpopper]

That's a nice representation of the species .

 

[Randomshot]

That's a nice representation of the species .

Now you're speaking the language.

 

[Mergrath]

You taxidermists are an amazing talent! When, where and how did you guys take up this art?

I agree, a rug was order but you said it best "it's what the customer wanted".

 

[josecasillas]

yup, customers come first

 

[Snake Charmer]

Random- Isn't it great when you can walk out to your garage and go to work ? Not to mention that people bring money to your front porch and hand it to you....