Ain't it great when things go your way?

[Harvest the Land]

Picked up the rug this week and couldn't be happier (thank you Ray Wiens!). He squared out at a bit just over 6 feet and 5 inches. I measured his skull last year and it scored a hair under 19 inches; so I might have to do a re-measure and see if I can find another 1/8 inch somehow - ha! Still have some roasts and burger in the freezer and they're still delicious. Hard to beat fall bear, but I love spring bear too and that's only a few months away - can't wait. Good luck on your hunts this year folks

This is as close as she was getting to him on the drive home

[tri777]

Many thanks for sharing this, only seeing this story for the 1st time today, a superbly entertaining thread!
I want a bear rug some day.

[Gateholio]

Nice looking rug!!!

[ghost]

thats a beauty rug

[RackStar]

Nice bear! Good job

[srupp]

wow great job.....the Beagle almost looks alive...lol

WELL DONE...congats..

Steven

[Bugle M In]

Congrats and great story.
And the photos are great.
By having the head so close to you, it gives a true representation of the bears size.
And it’s a beauty!
Enjoy the meals, and thanks again!

[Harvest the Land]

Thanks for the great feedback fellas! Ray Wiens does great work and highly recommend doing business with him.

Ya his head is absolutely massive. I couldn't believe how big he was when I first approached him - like moving a giant sack of potatoes.

Good luck on all your hunts this year

[Ferenc]

Very Nice !!!! When you get the chance could you put a pic of the skull up ... that hide is awesome !! Jet black !!

[Harvest the Land]

Very Nice !!!! When you get the chance could you put a pic of the skull up ... that hide is awesome !! Jet black !!

Thanks man. You bet I will take a pic of the skull and post this weekend (its in an akward place in my living room where I need a ladder to grab it).

I used this guy's method to clean it. Got the brain sprayed all over me in the process - ha! But it was a very effective method. I never bothered bleaching/whitening it afterwards cause I think it looks pretty cool as is