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Moosie
10-08-2008, 10:01 PM
Well, since the Shop isn't all up to 100% yet it's been a slower go. With Electricity done and Plumbing almost done it's well on it's way.
But stuff is coming in. We are sending off a 1/2 dozen Antelope and a full body bear on Monday. It's almost exciting cuz Birds and big game rifle start this weekend !!
If anyone needs game mounted or taken care of after opening weekend this weekend please don't hesitate to call.
208.571.1ELK
noharleyyet
10-08-2008, 10:06 PM
....honestly believe you guys should do very well.
I guess I didn't get the memo. Oscar, you trying your luck with taxidermy now?
fowladdict1
10-08-2008, 10:31 PM
Scores please!!n:D You want some money right?!?
Looking forward to being one of the first Rustic Mountain customers.:p
Moosie
10-09-2008, 09:06 AM
Fowl, I'll go measure the Horns before I go into work this morning.... :D
Ovis, No, I'm not going to do Taxidermy. That is truley an art and there are few around that are good and alot that just "try".
Preston, the guy that did my AK duck mount and Idaho Sheep, Etc needed a bigger shop. We worked out a deal that he could use my Shop in my back yard. I might, just for fun, help out if skinning, etc but I'll leave the "Artistic work" to him :)
AZ402
10-09-2008, 09:12 AM
What's the estimated turn-around time on shoulder mounts (deer,lope,elk etc....)
Moosie
10-09-2008, 12:43 PM
Right now we're under booked .... (Unfortunately ;) ) but for turn around that’s a good thing for you.
Here is the Process as It's laid out today.
We take in the product and prep it for tannery. We wait for several items to ship for it's cheaper. If no more items come in within 2 weeks of receiving your Item we send it as a solo package to the Tannery. I have researched several tanneries and found one that has given back good work in good time. They estimate 90 days but I tell people 120 (4 months). Upon receiving the items we will have the product out within 3-4 months there after.
We then go through the exact mount you want, Order the Form, and get to work.
So, right now you're looking at a 8 month turn around. I anticipate that number to his about 1 year on average. but right now it's 8-10 months for sure !!!
Here is where we hope to be different from others. We're working on a data base that keeps track of the process. So, At any time we can look at it and tell you. I get Emails and Phone numbers and you will know when the critter is in the tannery or at the shop.
It's going to be a year or so till everything is up and Running like we want. But we have the Majority in place now. Right now it's trying to get our name out, treat people right, and build from there. There is Websites to make, Logo's to finish and product to get done as it comes in.
Here are 2 logo Idea's that we're kicking around right now. Any input ?
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/logo_elk1.jpg
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/logo_sheep1.jpg
I'm also working on the brochure for the Shop. We need to get some out prior to this weekend. Between cub scouts and Soccer coaching and upgrading the shop and working a "full time" job.... It's getting busy around here :)
But, I think this will be a good thing !!!!
Tell you what AZ, You know I'll take care of ya. If you have something that needs done, Call me or drop me a PM and we'll Hook my brotha up :p
guppie9
10-09-2008, 01:02 PM
I like the second one with the ram....very nice.
MNHunter
10-09-2008, 03:13 PM
Sheep are cooler than Elk. Go with #2
MarvB
10-09-2008, 03:28 PM
Hey he at least got the spelling right.... ;)
Muley Crazy
10-09-2008, 03:35 PM
Number 2 for sure everybody has elk on there logo
Ever thought of a pack llama??? LOL
MNHunter
10-09-2008, 03:54 PM
Make the sheep horns smaller though, you are in Idaho, not Montana ;-)
Big Sky
10-10-2008, 05:56 PM
I like the top logo better than the bottom. For $150.00 I bet I know someone that could slick up that logo for you and give you something rock'n cool. ;)
elk_hunter
10-11-2008, 12:24 PM
Moosie, go get a choco shake, sit down in front of your computer and upload some pics of your taxidermy shop. We want to see the progress, ya bastage! :D
csutton7
10-11-2008, 02:25 PM
what's the address also---chris
Make the circle bigger if you use the ram one. Its a nice name, lots of work, all that stuff you listed.
lilbiggun
02-28-2009, 02:17 PM
Hey oscar, hows this venture going? I hope its going well.
Moosie
03-04-2009, 10:25 PM
Venture is going good. Well, Slow, but good. Here are a Few Pictures of the Shop from tonight....
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/img_4653.jpg
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/img_4652.jpg
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/img_4651.jpg
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/img_4648.jpg
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/img_4649.jpg
http://www.hunttalk.com/forums/gallery/files/1/9/3/3/img_4650.jpg
IdahoBugler
03-05-2009, 07:33 AM
Looks good dude.
lilbiggun
03-05-2009, 06:14 PM
Good to hear Oscar.
ARCAT
03-06-2009, 08:23 AM
Moosie, my friend and taxidermist in Kansas has a process where he put the hides in a tumbler with compressed air. It looks just like a big air compresser with a door on it. He puts the hide or cape in it, with some chemicals that cost around $2.00, pumps it up to 100 psi (i think)turns it on and in 4 hours you have perfectly tanned cape. The comressed air drives the chemicals right through the hide. He's had it for a couple years, and he can have a mount done dried and to the customer in 1 month if he has the form already. It saves an incredible amount of time and money.