Quote Originally Posted by hunterdon View Post
Hey LBM

He decided not to keep the hide. Couldn't justify the cost to have it done by a taxidermist. But at my persuasion, he did decide to keep the scull at least.
Yup, they cost a mini fortune now. (I understand it from the Tax's point of view and making a living however)
Had no idea however till last fall.
We took a small absolutely beautiful chocolate brown with darker legs....and the coat was great.
But, after getting a few quotes, my hunting partner nor I were going to pay that.

Had we known, we would have left it and taken one of your run of the mill black ones, as we couldn't stop stepping on them last fall.
Next time, we will take a tag, but hunt blacks only.
I like the chocolate ones and don't see a ton of them, so they get a pass "next time". (unless I win the lottery!!)

Still made for some good pepperoni and roasts.
And, fyi, don't hold it against anyone what they take color phase wise.
Just realized we cant afford it, so I will leave them for those that want a bear that is uniquely different and can get a rug done.