DIY lifesize Grizzly Bear

Zach · Feb 23, 2013

Those are some serious claws!

Looks like a great job, I can't fathom the patience it takes to do taxidermy.

LuckyMike · Feb 23, 2013

putm2sleep said:
That is really nice - what kind of base are ou thinking of?

I'm using the weathered snag shown in a couple of the partially complete pictures. Also, I plan to add fake rocks to make it look like its on a limestone slab/rockslide.

Four White Socks · Feb 23, 2013

That is impressive. Nice work.

LuckyMike · Mar 4, 2013

Picture of base which I just finished assembling using foam rocks and rock structure panels. Now I have to seal some of the cracks and fill all the screw holes. I'll use joint compound mixed with cellulose insulation to do that. Then I will start the process of painting the rocks with acrylic paints. My intent is for this to look like a limestone mountain side. So painting won't change the way it looks now by very much. The skull and one horn sheath will come off before I start finishing this base. I have high hopes that this base is going to do justice to the grizzly mount.

Ben Lamb · Mar 4, 2013

Wow. That's fantastic work Mike!

hillbilly · Mar 4, 2013

Awesome job

Muleyfanatic · Mar 4, 2013

That is gonna be one heck of a mount. Can't wait to see the finished product.

fishing4sanity · Mar 4, 2013

Looking forward to seeing the final work of art! And you only do your own taxidermy? If you ever start doing outside work let me know, but then again I'd have to start shooting something bigger than I have lately.

1_pointer · Mar 5, 2013

Love the base!! That will make a very nice overall presentation once finished. Congrats!

LuckyMike · Mar 6, 2013

This is what the base is going to look like. I just set the stump and the sheep skull on there to make sure everything fits among the rocks. Now I'll be taking both of those off and start in on painting the rocks.

L. I. Yankee · Mar 6, 2013

Nice job all around....

LuckyMike · Mar 17, 2013

I'm finished with this project except for securing the rock base to the table top or pedistal, once it's built. The table top I'm having built, will raise the rock base 16" off of the floor. I'm happy to have this bear mounted and pleased with the outcome. Here's some pictures.

huntbux · Mar 17, 2013

Looks great, nice bear

Mudranger1 · Mar 17, 2013

Pretty sweet Mike

shoots-straight · Mar 17, 2013

I think you found your calling.

1_pointer · Mar 17, 2013

Absolutely superb! Congrats.

Corax · Mar 17, 2013

Wow! Excellent job. Congratulations.

fishing4sanity · Mar 17, 2013

The only potential issue I see with that mount is rather or not a live bear ever looks that good?

That is a stunning mount!

Art Vandeley · Mar 18, 2013

Looks fantastic! This thread has been cool, thanks for sharing.

MTbowhunter84 · Mar 18, 2013

Turned out awesome!

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