Saturday, August 14, 2010
Sage Grouse
It's been a long time coming, but I finally got my sage grouse back from the taxidermist. The guy does great work, he's just slower than sap in the winter. This big bird is a monster on the wall, 35 inch wingspan, and 31 inches beak to tail. He came out great, especially since he wasn't in the best of condition when I took him. Our season here in Montana closes December 1st, and the birds still aren't in full plumage quite yet. Between that, me shooting him, and Bull retrieving him, he was a little worse for the wear. But he looks great on the wall, and brings back lots of memories of that nice afternoon hunt.
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That is a spectacular mount!
Who did the work on this bird? I've had trouble finding local guys to even consider working on Sage Grouse. They're feather fall out so easily during our hunting season once they've be shot. I'm wondering if that has something to do with the time of year. Could mean a trip to Montana for a later season bird, which wouldn't be too bad.
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