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[FLTaxidermist]

I am working on a gray fox mount and I need a new tail for it. If anyone here has a tanned or raw gray fox tail (or a scrap skin with the tail on) please let me know! I can pay with Paypal or trade any of my other tanned furs of equal value.

Thanks!



By the way here's the mount I'm working on (obviously unfinished!)--It's a simple pedistal, but the tail will be attached to the backside and wrapped around in front. I saw a similar mount in a hunting lodge in SC and I was inspired!

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[hassell]

Getting there on the finished product, can sure tell its a female Fox!!!!

[FLTaxidermist]

Actually, it was a male fox -- But yes, the pink PETA flier I used to card his ears does give him a bit of a femine look!


(I found a tail, by the way.)

[hassell]

FLTaxidermist said:

Actually, it was a male fox -- But yes, the pink PETA flier I used to card his ears does give him a bit of a femine look!


(I found a tail, by the way.)

HA you're right on it, fitting in just right, keep up the good work.

[youngdon]

Nice work, FLT post pics of the finished work OK!

[FLTaxidermist]

I'll certainly post pics when it's done!

This is the mount I saw in South Carolina that first gave me the idea. I didn't like the pyramid base and the mount itself wasn't great quality, but I really liked the idea of incorperating the tail into it. Just gives it a more unique look. I actually got several good ideas from looking at other mounts in that place, too!
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Edited by FLTaxidermist, 13 November 2010 - 09:42 AM.

[Chris Miller]

That's looking good! The PETA materials give it a nice touch too.

[On a call]

That was the first thing I noticed in the ear, had to chuckel. You live where there are alot of grey fox. Grab a call and go shoot one ? Just a thought.

[FLTaxidermist]

Yeah, my mom's church donated to PETA (I don't go to that church!) and she came back with those fliers for me, so I put 'em to better use!

And I actually cannot shoot foxes here in Florida --for some reason it's illegal, even though we have tons of them around here. So for this mount, I bought a skin from another trapper up north, since everywhere else it's perfectly legal to shoot a fox! I can't wait to leave Florida once I'm through with college!

[On a call]

Well Florida is nice in other ways but in others is not. If I get a grey I will let you know. They are alot more scarce right now. 5 years ago they were every where.

[youngdon]

FLT are you still needing any fox parts?

[FLTaxidermist]

I no longer need a tail, but I'll always consider buying fox skins (red or gray) if you have any. Of all the furs I sell, foxes are the ones that sell off quickest, but it can be hard to replenish stock since I can't just go out and trap them on my own here! They always have to come from out of state.

[jvhome869]

If you really want fox pelts please give me a call I'm sure we can make a deal. I can pretty much send you as many grays and kits as you want.

Jay
702-408-6162

[catcapper]

Welcome to PT jvhome869 from the Great Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

[jvhome869]

Thanks alot catcapper!
Jay
from the Sin City

[youngdon]

Yes welcome to the forum Jay. I think you'll find some good people here.

[hassell]

Welcome to the site Jay, lots of good advice, stories and bunch of members here, maybe even the odd 1 liner's.