Okay, OK whitetail? [Archive]

bucka

11-16-2014, 03:45 PM

Had my last October's South Okanagan Whitetail return from the taxidermists... He's not big and he's not heavy but he's pretty symmetrical and quite handsome!http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5217_zps32fcb484.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5217_zps32fcb484.jpg.html)http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5216_zpsa67af1c8.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5216_zpsa67af1c8.jpg.html)http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5219_zpsdc4e5c9b.jpg[/URL[URL="http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5218_zps4b18fd63.jpg.html"]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5218_zps4b18fd63.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5219_zpsdc4e5c9b.jpg.html)

hunterdon

11-16-2014, 03:52 PM

Still a very nice buck! As time goes on, you" ll look at that deer and appreciate the memories. That's what it's all about. Congrats!

BearStump

11-16-2014, 04:05 PM

wow, he sure is wide awake.
and not a buck I'd be that humble about. that's a dandy.

steel_ram

11-16-2014, 04:35 PM

Early season? Nice buck for OK.

1/2 slam

11-16-2014, 04:36 PM

Nothing wrong with that buck. The taxidermy work is a whole other issue.

gutpile

11-16-2014, 05:48 PM

I would be happy with that buck anyday !
Bow kill or gun ?

kennyj

11-16-2014, 06:12 PM

Very nice!
kenny

monasheemountainman

11-16-2014, 06:28 PM

Who did that mount? He's a nice buck, probably more handsome before the mount though! Congrats on the WT

Coachman

11-16-2014, 07:47 PM

Looks great to me.

358mag

11-16-2014, 09:44 PM

Nice Whity , not sure I like the " Deer in the Headlight" mount but to each his own . Who was the taxidermist?

srupp

11-16-2014, 10:07 PM

Hmmmm congrads on the deer..not so much a fan of the taxidermy work.
I have one of my 2 calies in the same ball park..not trying to be offensive it could have been better done.
Cheers
Steven

Stone Sheep Steve

11-17-2014, 05:09 AM

That's a very nice okanagan whitetail.
You might want to try to take some pics of the mount from further back and then zoom in. Ever take a selfie from close range? Proportions get distorted.

SSS

dragonslayer

11-17-2014, 11:24 AM

congrats, nice buck, nothing wrong it except what others have said about the workmanship

bucka

11-17-2014, 03:51 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5250_zps2ed15b57.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5250_zps2ed15b57.jpg.html) I don't know. I like the guys work. He's done quite a few mounts for me over the years. I am however taking pictures from my phone and the lighting not the greatest in here. (my office). I will refrain from divulging the name of the taxidermist since he seems to be getting a bad rap here!!! lol I'll give you this, He's very well known and has been doing it professionally for decades... This is another of is work. (my region 5 Mulie)

bucka

11-17-2014, 03:52 PM

Again...THE DAMN CAMERA PHONE!!! ARRRRRRGGH lol

srupp

11-17-2014, 04:04 PM

hmm this photo makes this buck look alive almost moving...wait...just camera movement blur..lol..OOOOOOPSY..

cheers
Steven

bucka

11-17-2014, 04:35 PM

hmm this photo makes this buck look alive almost moving...wait...just camera movement blur..lol..OOOOOOPSY..

cheers
Steven

Haa haaa... You soooo funny!! lol I can't catch a break!!!!

bucka

11-17-2014, 04:36 PM

Plus I took like five pics and they all turned out crap. This was the best one!!! lol

steveo

11-17-2014, 05:49 PM

I don't think it is terrible but from looking at the pic of the mulie his/her work doesn't seem representative with the whitie. From your pics of the whitie there are a few things that don't look right not just one thing a person might not see or over look. It's right horn has the hair/hide brought up higher around the bases than the left. The eye-lid on the right is farther down over the eye-ball than the left and also it looks like the right eye-lid has more black in general and down into its eye duct. I don't have anything in front of me for reference but the eyes seem to have too much brown showing ( pupils are not big enough ). Sorry for critiquing it but that is what I am seeing from your pics and possibly what some others are seeing as well. Like others have said nothing wrong with the rack, congrats.

Rackmastr

11-18-2014, 07:50 AM

That sure doesnt look like the same taxidermist's work in the differences between the Mulie posted and the WT.

All that really matters in taxidermy (much like any art form) is that it makes you happy and brings back memories from a hunt. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

bucka

11-18-2014, 03:03 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/WilleyWhitetail_zps9b596cc3.png (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/WilleyWhitetail_zps9b596cc3.png.html)

Ron.C

11-18-2014, 03:55 PM

Nice deer, I'd have shot in a heartbeat. But to be honest, I think the taxidermist didn't do a good job.

And before anyone jumps on me for saying that, I recently returned a Taxidermy job for similar quality work.

epicZERO74

11-18-2014, 04:13 PM

THAT is small?

bucka

11-18-2014, 05:37 PM

THAT is small?

Okay then, aaaaaaand it's a shitty taxidermy job. My truck is old. Not the best choice in beer. Husqvarna is better than Stihl... Anything else? I can take it. You guys are funny.

bucka

11-18-2014, 05:41 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/WoolleyBully2_zps7e02df40.png (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/WoolleyBully2_zps7e02df40.png.html) Let's pick this apart too! I'll start.. The tines are too long. My hair has a weird tinge to it... aaaaaaaand... GO!

Dannybuoy

11-18-2014, 05:55 PM

Ummmm ..... Yamaha sticker in window ?? :-D

Stone Sheep Steve

11-18-2014, 06:17 PM

That's one curly elk!! Never seen anything like it!! Cool!

monasheemountainman

11-18-2014, 06:28 PM

Ford sucks, and your wearing the wrong type of camo pants.. You asked for it!! Haha jk buddy no one is giving you a hard time those are great animals, just the mount deserved better! Good on ya!

lovemywinchester

11-18-2014, 06:36 PM

I'm jealous of your hair. I just drank a 6 of Kokanne.....it was delicious. Your WT is a good buck. I was looking all day today and would have shot that in a heartbeat.
Whitetail mounts should be veiwed from the other side of the room with a drink in your hand. Not from 5 inches away. Its all good.

bucka

11-18-2014, 07:13 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/Tumuch017_zps17765475.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/Tumuch017_zps17765475.jpg.html)
The antlers are too orangey on this moose and I look afraid in this photo because a Grizzly was trying to get at my moose. Not sure it was the right camo as I probably would have got a better moose with larger antlers and less orange with the proper camo pattern. Live and learn..

Whonnock Boy

11-18-2014, 07:15 PM

I like this guy. Sassy, yet refined..... ;)

rides bike to work

11-18-2014, 07:57 PM

I like your white tail and that elk is sweet

i always thought it would be cool to have a full size dead mount flopping around the house like they do with ducks

bucka

11-18-2014, 10:59 PM

markomoose

11-19-2014, 03:23 AM

You are a good sport for taking all the s*** and abuse Bucka.Your hair is fine-your trophies are good!Maybe you just need a hug?? Cheers Mark

bucka

11-19-2014, 08:41 AM

Dammit, I can't find any photos of my Kleena Kleeni or Chilliwack mountain ghosts. Either way, neither of them billies were anything special. Not world class or record book quality and probably not worth viewing anyway.

bucka

11-19-2014, 09:22 AM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5264_zpsd77a38b3.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5263_zpsad819da1.jpg.html]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5263_zpsad819da1.jpg[/URL[URL="http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5265_zps9d82d253.jpg.html"]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_5265_zps9d82d253.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_5264_zpsd77a38b3.jpg.html)Another piece of work from my taxidermist. It has been stepped on, kicked in the face and collecting dust on the floor for the past 5 years and subsequently is sustaining some signs of wear. It is a rug after all right? aaaaand no. It's not a "Booner" either. Sorry...

monasheemountainman

11-19-2014, 09:55 AM

too much felt around that bear....show off

bucka

11-19-2014, 11:15 AM

too much felt around that bear....show offlol!!!!!!!!

BRvalley

11-19-2014, 11:25 AM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/FullSizeRendercopy3_zps3a27ed57.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/FullSizeRendercopy3_zps3a27ed57.jpg.html) This Cali was nothing to write home about but we took him anyway.

nothing to write home about? I dunno, I think that nut sack might make book, they gotta break 13" circumference?...

solid animals you got there...those elk tines are crazy....opinions are like assholes, if you're happy with the taxi work, all that matters

bucka

11-19-2014, 11:43 AM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/photo_zps75aec808.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/photo_zps75aec808.jpg.html)One of this seasons Muley bucks I harvested had a weird protrusion shooting out of the side and a kinda dent/palmation thing going on too. If I'd have known I would have passed him up. Almost ashamed for posting him on here but it is what it is..http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/photocopy5_zpsed23da0e.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/photocopy5_zpsed23da0e.jpg.html)

Backwoodninjajunky

11-19-2014, 01:18 PM

Beauty buck, some angles of the mount look off, but some look great too, any ways he d look good on my wall

835

11-19-2014, 01:31 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/WoolleyBully2_zps7e02df40.png (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/WoolleyBully2_zps7e02df40.png.html)

Let's pick this apart too! I'll start.. The tines are too long. My hair has a weird tinge to it... aaaaaaaand... GO!

Other then your driving a ford........
by the way this is a great thread!

huntinnut

11-19-2014, 02:10 PM

You've got a nice collection going there!! Those 2nd points on that elk have got to be the longest I have ever seen!

Sofa King

11-19-2014, 02:29 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/photocopy5_zpsed23da0e.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/photocopy5_zpsed23da0e.jpg.html)

awesome rack.
I'm a "4point typical" fan, but some junk here and there is cool.

steel_ram

11-19-2014, 04:30 PM

Look at the neck on that MD, and he killed it with a propane bottle to boot. Obviously he puts his money into actually hunting, not showing off.

bucka

11-19-2014, 05:24 PM

You'd be surprised what one can accomplish with a propane bottle! (20lb tanks work best) It's s versatile as "duck-tape" in catching ducks! Not so much "showing off" as it was simply a blessed Halloween this year and got to use up some tags. I hate wasting tags!!!! (ps, the one on the right has a 30" Spread) http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/photocopy4_zpsb9ed07fe.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/photocopy4_zpsb9ed07fe.jpg.html) Not the best field dressing but hey, they all end up in the same place, MY BELLY!!!!

Chopper

11-19-2014, 05:35 PM

you have shot some nice game ... Your taxidermists work is a train wreak

srry man ... just sayn

Is a good thread though

bucka

11-19-2014, 05:44 PM

you have shot some nice game ... Your taxidermists work is a train wreak

srry man ... just sayn

Is a good thread though Guess Im just OK with it. Maybe doesn't come thru in the photos but they look pretty sweet on the walls. It's all good.

bucka

11-19-2014, 05:45 PM

Guess Im just OK with it. Maybe doesn't come thru in the photos but they look pretty sweet on the walls. It's all good. and you meant "wreck" right??? lol sorry, couldn't resist!

Dannybuoy

11-19-2014, 07:01 PM

You'd be surprised what one can accomplish with a propane bottle! (20lbs work best) It's s versatile as "duck-tape" in catching ducks! Not so much "showing off" as it was simply a blessed Halloween this year and got to use up some tags. I hate wasting tags!!!!http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/photocopy4_zpsb9ed07fe.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/photocopy4_zpsb9ed07fe.jpg.html) Not the best field dressing but hey, they all end up in the same place, MY BELLY!!!!

No-one else has pointed it out ... But why are you hanging those bucks by the antlers ?? Just for the photo-shoot ?
This is that kind of thread where we get to pick out the things that aren't the way that "we" would do it ...isn't it ? :-D

Stone Sheep Steve

11-19-2014, 07:05 PM

Originally from the east, Bucka?

bucka

11-19-2014, 07:54 PM

Originally from the east, Bucka? No sir. Why do you ask Stone sheep Steve?

Stone Sheep Steve

11-19-2014, 07:56 PM

Hanging deer like that seems to be more common back east.

bucka

11-19-2014, 08:02 PM

No-one else has pointed it out ... But why are you hanging those bucks by the antlers ?? Just for the photo-shoot ?
This is that kind of thread where we get to pick out the things that aren't the way that "we" would do it ...isn't it ? :-D I've already got flack for that in a previous post. My bad! I was only there for a couple days and by hanging them by the antlers they bleed out enuf to take home, it makes it easier in loading into the truck before I leave and hang them head down in the walk in cooler when I get home. That's all. Nothing more, nothing less. aaaaaand....GO! (and if this offends anybody (and I'm sure it will) , I'm truly sorry!!!) LOL

bucka

11-19-2014, 08:07 PM

Hanging deer like that seems to be more common back east. Nope. Lower Mainland born and raised! I am of Italian descent so if you wanna get technical, I guess I'm from back East, or West? (Depends which ferry you take)

bucka

11-20-2014, 11:16 AM

Pretty much the same thing goes with this Elk I got in the Koots a few weeks ago. It sure was slim pickin's for the time I spent there (4 days of actual hunting) and this was the only one I saw that resembled a shooter so I pretty much had to accept it. Was thinking of mounting it but I'm not all that excited about the short tines, the right 4th and the little top right 6th point. Make an ok coat rack tho?http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/HBC/IMG_4950_zps6f1a51c6.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/HBC/media/IMG_4950_zps6f1a51c6.jpg.html)

bucka

11-20-2014, 11:36 AM

Maybe if I take some of the advice some have passed onto me on here and change up the camo pattern a little and put aside the old .270 win. (the ONLY gun I hunt with and I know I know, it's a little light for the bigger game LOL LOL) and pick up a new, bigger and more powerful stainless steel/synthetic super magnum I'd have some better luck and find myself a Booner!!!

BRvalley

11-20-2014, 11:52 AM

I'd say keep doing what works for you lol....impressive animals there

maybe upgrade that tiny pea shooter...lol

bucka

11-20-2014, 12:29 PM

I'd say keep doing what works for you lol....impressive animals there

maybe upgrade that tiny pea shooter...lol

Thanks and NEVER!!!! LOL

bucka

11-20-2014, 09:15 PM

Well, that's all I can do for now. I've got to get out there now and find other critters to post/boast about. Thank you for the indulgence and in allowing me to introduce myself. It was fun! I know I came off a bit "sassy" (with subtle intent) on this thread but some of you brought it out of me as I kinda just kinda went with the flow. Cheers guys and best of luck with the rest of the season!!