Best taxidermist in the okanagan?

[Junorr500]

Just wondering who the best it in the area. Wife drew the ok mt park goat so need to get things sorted for when we bring that trophy billy down off the mountain. :-D Thinking a head/neck mount and a rug with the rest.

[adamgarbett]

harley white 100% hands down no questions.........you get what you pay for!!

[358mag]

Well in taxidermy there is no such thing as the " Best " be very careful your choice . Make sure you check out more than a few pictures of there mounts . Nothing worst to see than a bear rug with no ears or a sheep with a big smiley lips or a life size goat bedded with only one leg .
Check out Bernie's Taxidermy in Vernon may take a little longer but your wife's goat will look like a goat not a deer in the headlites look .

[monasheemountainman]

Well in taxidermy there is no such thing as the " Best " be very careful your choice . Make sure you check out more than a few pictures of there mounts . Nothing worst to see than a bear rug with no ears or a sheep with a big smiley lips or a life size goat bedded with only one leg .
Check out Bernie's Taxidermy in Vernon may take a little longer but your wife's goat will look like a goat not a deer in the headlites look .

Very true. Do some homework. But if you ask me I would recommend Mark Krause in kelowna. He doesn't have a fancy studio or anything but he does really amazing work. If you called him up he would let you see some of his work I'm sure. He also has great turn around times and is very passionate about it.

[savagecanuck]

Harley White.Over 10 mounts between my self and my bro.Always a natural pose.

[TIKKA TIGER]

I'm partial to Harley White as he has done 5 mounts for me and everyone is very nice.

[primitive]

Harley White. He isn't the cheapest but he is the best. He did the OK MT. Goat from last year and it was awesome. Congrats on the draw, be picky cause there are some world class Billies up there

[Junorr500]

Plan on doing a lot of scouting for a good one. Does Harley have a website? Can't seem to find one.

[300H&H]

It does not appear that Harley has a web site but give him a call and I'm sure he would be happy to have you come up and look at his work.

He is most famous for his "squirrel on a bike" mount.

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/c3/11/6b/c3116b64d566310183fee47d83acb726.jpg

[300H&H]

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c9/57/28/c95728e61528162491dc48e625bd3805.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=pxry7eqy3M1iiM&tbnid=PiGLAGsCC_nU2M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F3124379 1136377476%2F&ei=Vv7NU4KMMNWgyATns4CoCA&bvm=bv.71198958,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNHt0lehG8o2QnXbkIvPB90Zcy-L7A&ust=1406095005454898)

[buckdragger]

Harley is the best there is. I live on the island and still send it to him!

[srupp]

Hmmm Harley White.....

Steven

[spear]

Harley White. He isn't the cheapest but he is the best. He did the OK MT. Goat from last year and it was awesome. Congrats on the draw, be picky cause there are some world class Billies up there

Saw this mount a few weeks ago while checking on my stone, amazing work, great goat, congrats.

Harley White gets another vote, top notch guy

[charlie_horse]

I got a sheep draw this year and it will be my first animal to go to a taxidermist (hopefully), do i need to give the taxidermist a call beforehand to give him a heads up of a possible kill to make sure he can take the animal or do you just give him a call once you have your animal and drop it off?

[Stone Sheep Steve]

I got a sheep draw this year and it will be my first animal to go to a taxidermist (hopefully), do i need to give the taxidermist a call beforehand to give him a heads up of a possible kill to make sure he can take the animal or do you just give him a call once you have your animal and drop it off?


You can easily fit an uncaped sheep head in the freezer to buy you some time.

[Fisher-Dude]

I got a sheep draw this year and it will be my first animal to go to a taxidermist (hopefully), do i need to give the taxidermist a call beforehand to give him a heads up of a possible kill to make sure he can take the animal or do you just give him a call once you have your animal and drop it off?

Nah, he'll take it after you kill it. ;)

Harley has done some excellent work for me. So has Dean Titanich.

[OutWest]

Nah, he'll take it after you kill it. ;)

Harley has done some excellent work for me. So has Dean Titanich.

x2 on Dean. We got an animal back from him last year and were very happy with it. Top-notch work. Seems to be a busy guy though.

[fireguy]

Have to say Harley White, done a lot of work for me over the years including a life sized goat 20 years ago that still looks great.

[one-shot-wonder]

Dean Titanich in Black Mountain does very good work. If you are not in a hurry to get it back he is the guy you want.

[scottwh]

Nice thing about Harley is you get your mount back within a year and he does great work. He has done full size and shoulder mounts for me and all are spectacular :)

[blackbart]

Don't overlook the importance of the care that you take on the hide in regards to quality of final product. Take your time skinning, keep it clean, salt or freeze it ASAP, give the Taxi lots of extra hide to trim (insert you can't have a good mount and a rug out of one goat).

[Junorr500]

Don't overlook the importance of the care that you take on the hide in regards to quality of final product. Take your time skinning, keep it clean, salt or freeze it ASAP, give the Taxi lots of extra hide to trim (insert you can't have a good mount and a rug out of one goat).

I assume you mean I have to choose which one will be a priority. Well that's easy lol. A good mount first and see what can be done with the rest I guess.

One thing I wonder is if I shouldn't wait till later October to harvest vs mid September simply for the reason that the fur might be longer and better looking later in the season.

[yama49]

I assume you mean I have to choose which one will be a priority. Well that's easy lol. A good mount first and see what can be done with the rest I guess.

One thing I wonder is if I shouldn't wait till later October to harvest vs mid September simply for the reason that the fur might be longer and better looking later in the season.

The later the better on a goat, just my opinion ..

[one-shot-wonder]

The last week of October will be your best bet for a billy that's haired out. In that country you will want to wait as long as possible for those cooler nights. I hope your wife is excited as I am for her.....she pulled a very lucky ticket.

[Junorr500]

The last week of October will be your best bet for a billy that's haired out. In that country you will want to wait as long as possible for those cooler nights. I hope your wife is excited as I am for her.....she pulled a very lucky ticket.

Ya she is exited. Lol. More amused with my excitement I think though.

[butthead]

got my bear done by harly white
great job
bullet came out just under the left eye and youd never know it now

what he said

[604redneck]

I use mark Krause he does great work but I would use dean over Harley ....any of those 3 u will get excellent work from though

[skinarama]

Mark Krause is beyond just a taxidermist! He is an artist, seasoned craftsman, and a magician! His work is top notch, and his turn around time is impressive. His prices are also very reasonable. Its a little creepy how life like his mounts turn out. Check him out! His shop is nice and close in Black Mountain as well. Heck of a guy, and amazing service! Highly recommend Mark!

[monasheemountainman]

Mark Krause is beyond just a taxidermist! He is an artist, seasoned craftsman, and a magician! His work is top notch, and his turn around time is impressive. His prices are also very reasonable. Its a little creepy how life like his mounts turn out. Check him out! His shop is nice and close in Black Mountain as well. Heck of a guy, and amazing service! Highly recommend Mark!
X 10 he is a wicked guy and an excellent taxidermist. You really should consider him you won't be dissapointed

[drewsky]

Mr. krause will always do my work! Perfect every time! And yes he is a great guy!

[Trigger Happy]

Mark Krause contact info anyone?

[.308SLAYER]

Mark Krause contact info anyone?

250 765 5442 Mark is a great guy definetly will b my taxi for years to come