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 Nilgai bull
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03/21/17 05:57 PM
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Mas Cabeza
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Bird Dog
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I know this is beating a dead horse but I'm tired of searching. I looked through 30 pages of old posts and there's not a whole lot to go by. I have a nilgai bull in my freezer from a recent hunt. Looking for some opinions from you guys that have had a nilgai mounted. I live up around Fort Worth so I am assuming it isn't the most common animal brought in for mounting. I have a taxi in mind that I'm thinking about taking it to, but I wanted to get some last min recommendations and possibly some photos of your nilgai. Thanks guys and gals, all help appreciated
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6711199
03/21/17 06:47 PM
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turkeykillet
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Woodsman
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I had the same problem a couple months ago. I finally settled on a euro and a rug for my dead room. It was a cheaper option and will take up less wall space.
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6711220
03/21/17 07:22 PM
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btpatriot
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Not the best pictures but this is one of my favorite mounts. I had it done by Wesley Toten 254-749-1690 he is outside of Waco. I know he has done at least a dozen Nilgai because I sent them to him. He is a super nice guy and has reasonable prices.  
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6711249
03/21/17 08:13 PM
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Erny
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I had my Nilgai euro mounted, as it was a very light colored bull. But I have used Alpine Taxidermy for all my shoulder mounts. I have seen his Nilgai and would not hesitate to have him mount the next one I get.
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6711297
03/21/17 09:09 PM
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TxHunter80
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Mine isn't back yet to post pics but I think the wall pedestals look the best
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6711490
03/22/17 12:54 AM
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Sevens
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No Nilgai, but I have been very happy with the work out of Ronnie William's studio, A&R Taxidermy, in Lewisville. Always has a ton of African game in his shop, would imagine a Nilgai would be no problem.
He is a little on a the slow side, but I think the old addage of "cheap, good, quick - pick two" applies.
If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today...
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6711991
03/22/17 04:53 PM
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mseanw
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I have 4 bulls...2 still at taxidermist in Corpus but back soon.
Have one standard front facting and one wall pedestal.
I agree wall pedestal only way to show these wonderful animals.
My 2 that will be back soon are both wall pedestals.
Will try to get a pic up.
mark
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6712023
03/22/17 05:20 PM
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mseanw
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6712614
03/23/17 06:45 AM
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the lab
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 I seen this mount when I picked up my pedestal (a scimitar horned oryx) from King Trophy Pedestals and in my opinion,1st nilgai were MADE for pedestal mount and 2nd these lighted pedestals are AMAZING!
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6712636
03/23/17 10:40 AM
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Drop Tine
THF Trophy Hunter
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God's Creations Taxidermy in Cresson, just south of Benbrook. Fabulous work!
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: btpatriot]
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03/23/17 07:39 PM
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505ed
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Not the best pictures but this is one of my favorite mounts. I had it done by Wesley Toten 254-749-1690 he is outside of Waco. I know he has done at least a dozen Nilgai because I sent them to him. He is a super nice guy and has reasonable prices. What a stud! Great bull...
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6713180
03/23/17 07:46 PM
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505ed
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The one bull I mounted I had done face on....if I had it to do again I'd do what BTPatriot did 
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6714094
03/24/17 04:46 PM
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mseanw
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Woodsman
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If a small bull, only option is standard front facing...I have one of those too.
Would be alot of work to cut down other forms to work, but may be possible?
Like up to about 4-5" horns.
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6721244
03/31/17 11:00 PM
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BrotherD
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Outdoorsman
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I second Alpine Taxidermy. Go with the wall pedestal mount.
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6721327
04/01/17 12:14 AM
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Chief Joe
THF Trophy Hunter
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"It is the same boiling water that softens the rice, which hardens the egg." It's not always about the circumstances, but what you are made of....
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Re: Nilgai bull
[Re: Mas Cabeza]
#6721845
04/01/17 04:54 PM
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redmist1
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I would definitely get him mounted ,that is one damn nice Bulls,
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