NYBowhunter Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Very cool. Congrats Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmig2 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jharvey Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Really like the red. Bear rug is on my bucket list. What's a rug like that set someone back? Edited May 30, 2014 by Belo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Depends on the size of the bear, Usually based on a per foot price, the one I had done was from tip of nose to tip of tail. Could be anywhere from 150-250 a foot depending on options. Open mouth is an adder. premium quilted backer can be an adder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Mine came with a thick back padding, there are two scalloped felt borders in black and red and open mouth..bear measured out 6 feet..set me back $900. I'm happy, guy did a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner1 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Yeah I would imagine most dogs would freak out.. Not ours, lol. The dog and I were in the yard Monday and she started barking and trotting towards the road. I turned to see what she was barking at thinking it was people. I didn't see anything so I took a step towards the corner of the house and there was a large black bear standing up by the road getting ready to come into the yard! It did and Liberty went right towards it. I had to call her back a few times but she came back to me. She's not big by any means- she's a black lab/border collie mix that at most goes 30# but she's got heart. This was actually the second time she's done that. The first time we were all in the house on a Saturday morning around 9:00am and my son looked out his window and yells" There's a bear in the yard!" Then my girlfriend turns to me and tells me to go outside and get Liberty before the bear does. ( Sure honey, I guess I'm expendable) I went out there and the bear is looking at me and the dog then comes into the yard and Liberty goes towards it like it's no big deal. Eventually it walks away like we weren't even there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorooter23 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 that's a great looking rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestchesterBowman Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Fantastic, looks like it will fit right in with your other splendid trophies. Question: When getting a bear rug, do you have to get the fringe/color layer on the bottom or can it just be the actual bear hide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA-ADK Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 2 Funny, those little dogs are great protectors! Not ours, lol. The dog and I were in the yard Monday and she started barking and trotting towards the road. I turned to see what she was barking at thinking it was people. I didn't see anything so I took a step towards the corner of the house and there was a large black bear standing up by the road getting ready to come into the yard! It did and Liberty went right towards it. I had to call her back a few times but she came back to me. She's not big by any means- she's a black lab/border collie mix that at most goes 30# but she's got heart. This was actually the second time she's done that. The first time we were all in the house on a Saturday morning around 9:00am and my son looked out his window and yells" There's a bear in the yard!" Then my girlfriend turns to me and tells me to go outside and get Liberty before the bear does. ( Sure honey, I guess I'm expendable) I went out there and the bear is looking at me and the dog then comes into the yard and Liberty goes towards it like it's no big deal. Eventually it walks away like we weren't even there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBDEric Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyantler Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Outfitter Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have a 6 foot black bear rug in the freezer that I need to get done. I just hope that it comes out as good as yours looks. I really like the red felt, it sets it off, but I am partial to the color red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have a 6 foot black bear rug in the freezer that I need to get done. I just hope that it comes out as good as yours looks. I really like the red felt, it sets it off, but I am partial to the color red. Did you take all the fat off before you froze it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Outfitter Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Did you take all the fat off before you froze it? Yes, I cleaned the hide for hours and hours. I wasn't sure when or where I was going to take it to get it done. A friend told me to get it super clean and rap it head inside with fur to fur, skin to skin and rap it tight. I have had it on ice for 5 years now. Wow how time slips by, I hope it is still ok. Probably freezer burned ears and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Only one way to know for sure. Only other thing that will increase your odds in the future is to salt the hell out of it. I lost a hide because even though I froze it the hide must have insulated so well the center of the wrap didn't cool down fast enough to stop the bacteria and that causes the hair to slip..fall out. I have a mount and my Father's rug so If I get another one I will probably get a rug done and sell it. Probably one of the few mountings you can get your money out of or make a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 that's a great looking rug Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Fantastic, looks like it will fit right in with your other splendid trophies. Question: When getting a bear rug, do you have to get the fringe/color layer on the bottom or can it just be the actual bear hide? Pretty sure it can be done without the felt as mine also came with a thick back padding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Looking good!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Love it! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have a 6 foot black bear rug in the freezer that I need to get done. I just hope that it comes out as good as yours looks. I really like the red felt, it sets it off, but I am partial to the color red. Yeah I wanted something that would make the bears outline pop...just the black felt wasn't doing it for me, so I opted for the red and black scalloped border and I think it shows the bear well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 very nice and congrats to you. well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 very nice and congrats to you. well done. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 That's a great set of trophies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 That's a great set of trophies! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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