My 2008 Alberta Bull home from Taxidermist

[Rackmastr]

Hey Guys,

Well...after a short drive this morning and a bit of muscle work and some good friends, we got my elk put up on the wall early this afternoon. I shot this bull on Oct 25th, 2008 and he is my biggest to date.

Most likely the only elk shoulder mount we'll ever have in the house, unless we get a place with some big giant ceilings or with a really nice shop with tall walls somewhere.

Dave Nelson of Foothills Taxidermy did the work and I am absolutely in awe at the quality of work that he does and the professionalism in dealing with details, customer service, and artistic touch. Thanks again Dave!

Few pics....lighting and cameras never do justice to the final peice....

Coming in the front door...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Rackmastr/PA030334.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Rackmastr/IMG_4415.jpg

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Rackmastr/IMG_4418.jpg

[todbartell]

beauty. post up the field pics too while you're at it :smile:

[TPB]

beauty. post up the field pics too while you're at it :smile:
No kiddin haha beauty mount and nice back splits

[Jehiah]

I like that mount very much. Love 2 things - how it barely allows for the horns due to the wall and how the eyes always seem to be watching you. Makes the bull look alert as I am sure he was back in the day.

[Caveman]

He's a beauty for sure. Love to mount!

[pescado]

That's a fine Elk. He sure comes back well from his spears. A real beauty, what did he score?

[Rackmastr]

Here are some shots from the field....

As for score, he grossed around the 360" mark.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Rackmastr/IMG_1198.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Rackmastr/IMG_0066.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Rackmastr/IMG_1190.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/Rackmastr/IMG_1195.jpg

[Brambles]

Thats a tank, great mount

[ianwuzhere]

Wowzers-beautiful mount, trophy for sure.. thanx for posting!

[trigger]

wow. what a beauty. thanks for sharing

[ydouask]

Nice form, and well mounted too !

[GRIZZEZE]

nice bull and a nice mount

[BlacktailStalker]

I really like that, solid bull.

Some real nice bulls come from those open areas, I have a buddy who shot a 368" this year and a 403" 2 years ago.

[kennyj]

Beautiful bull and awesome taxidermy work.
kenny

[spear]

Wow thats a nice bull, good choice if its you're only mount.

[Ferenc]

Totally awesome elk!!!! Good job Rackmastr!!!!!!

[scope-bite]

wow, what a beauty! how long were those main beams? Great looking mount.

[Rackmastr]

wow, what a beauty! how long were those main beams? Great looking mount.

I think they were around 54" long. Cant quite remember though!

[Spy]

Wow That is awesome! What a fantastic animal. Any story to go with the pictures?:-D

[tomahawk]

Awesome!!....

[guest]

SMOKIN !!!

Nice Bull and mount.

Lets hear the Story ............ Rack MAN!

Congrats

CT

[bigben]

absolute beauty there congratulation nice mount too

[CanuckShooter]

Pretty sweet!!! I like the pose.

[bruin]

Pretty phenominal bull and great work by Dave. Nice addition!

[375 ultramag]

Great looking bull.....Looks like he was meant to be there. Congrats.

[Rackmastr]

Lets hear the Story ............ Rack MAN!

CT

Thanks for the comments guys...here is a link to the story/pics...

http://outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=21760

[kennyj]

Looks awesome!
kenny