Killed my first Fox! Recommended Taxidermist??

[C.Alls]

I took down my first fox last night in the back yard around the chicken coop. I had been seeing paw prints and some digging but the little buggers are very skittish and never around when I peek outside. I decided to install some motion alarms that would signal me when there was movement outside and within two nights I managed to get one of the two culprits. I'm very glad I decided to get the added Furbearer added to my license this year.

Now I'm hooked on predator hunting lol.... The Fox is really nice and the coat is perfect. I shot it with one of my high powered .22 cal PCP air rifles at 27 yards right behind the eye. It went 10 feet before dropping like a rock.

So where do you guys recommend for getting it skinned and tanned? I was going to mount it but was quoted $750 and a 10 month turn around! I don't know why it would be so expensive but it is so I think a hide including feet would be good enough. I'm located in Garrett county near Deep Creek Lake.

 

[Numidian]

foxtrapper on the board here would be a good option, but she's in Havre De Grace.... Which is a hell of a long haul from Garrett County LOL

 

[C.Alls]

I'd happily travel if I could save a few dollars and support a fellow member. I'll PM her! Thanks

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

foxtrapper on the board here would be a good option, but she's in Havre De Grace.... Which is a hell of a long haul from Garrett County LOL

The lady knows her business.

It's a long drive, but as a bonus, Shooter's Discount is in the vicinity.

 

[BlackBart]

I'd happily travel if I could save a few dollars and support a fellow member. I'll PM her! Thanks

Looking at her pics.... she does GREAT work.

 

[C.Alls]

PM sent. I'm putting it in the freezer till I hear back from her. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[foxtrapper]

Hello there C.Alls, nice fox and should have even nicer fur than most MD foxes since it' s a "mountain fox". I charge 475.00 for a full mount, and they are my specialty to boot.

here's some examples of red foxes I have done

 

[hodgepodge]

Foxtrapper: Nice work!

 

[BlackBart]

Website updated yet?

 

[FrankOceanXray]

Those are stellar.

 

[shanewolfe]

Nice Fox!

Nice fox! I've been trapping in that area for a few years now. The fox there seem more elusive. I'm from the George's Creek area originally… been seeing lots of grays up that way lately.

 

[tall.guy88]

I took down my first fox last night in the back yard around the chicken coop.

What kind of motion detector did you use out of curiosity?

 

[C.Alls]

What kind of motion detector did you use out of curiosity?

I purchased two of these off ebay but you can get them at Harbor freight also. Just be sure to put some electrical tape over the red indicator light. They work flawlessly!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Dr...d=100012&prg=1014&rk=4&rkt=4&sd=221338815494&

 

[C.Alls]

Hello there C.Alls, nice fox and should have even nicer fur than most MD foxes since it' s a "mountain fox". I charge 475.00 for a full mount, and they are my specialty to boot.

here's some examples of red foxes I have done

Those look great! I currently have the fox in a large zip lock bag inside my garage freezer. Is this a safe way to store it till I can get it to you? How do you do payment? All up front or all when your done? How about doing a hide? Something I could hang on the wall? Feel free to PM me the info if that works better for you or call me 301-501-7779

 

[namrelio]

C.Alls, I just ordered a detector like you have. I didn't know they were that cheap. Thank you for the tip.

 

[gamer_jim]

Foxtrapper: Nice work!

Holy crap, you ain't kidding.

 

[John from MD]

Hey Calls,

That rifle looks exactly like my Disco. I'll bet I even have the same muzzle break. They are super accurate and so quiet that, when I shoot crows, the others stand around and don't move.

 

[BUFF7MM]

Ron Weimer in Frostburg is pretty good, problem is I can't find his damn phone number right now, he's on tisdale st.

 

[BossmanPJ]

wow those are great fox mounts. I m in cecil county and if I ever get a fox I will be sure to take it there.

 

[foxtrapper]

Those look great! I currently have the fox in a large zip lock bag inside my garage freezer. Is this a safe way to store it till I can get it to you? How do you do payment? All up front or all when your done? How about doing a hide? Something I could hang on the wall? Feel free to PM me the info if that works better for you or call me 301-501-7779

I like to get half down on all mounts and other services. 1/3 is my minimum, then you can mail the next 1/3rd within so many months and the last 1/3 when the item is done. Or you can pay it all up front or whatever.

Yes the big ziplock is fine for a couple months or even longer. A tanned hide with the feet on it costs 65.00, and includes the skinning.