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 Score & Taxidermist recommendation
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11/03/24 03:29 PM
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scottfromdallas
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After 12 years of hunting my property in Camp county, I finally got to punch a tag for an over 13” spread buck. I passed on several over the years. This guy walked out opening day about 930. Shot him about a 120 yards. He was quartering to me. Bullet landed on the shoulder and exited off side ribs. He ran towards me about 20 yards and went down. Used a suppressed 308 with a 120 TAC-TX @ 3000 fps. Bullet missed the heart but shredded both lungs and exited. Curious on a ballpark score from the THF experts on this deer. His outside spread is 18” if that helps. I know he’s not going to score very high but I like his character. I also could use a taxidermist recommendation. I’ll be picking up the cape from the meat processor in Mt Pleasant so anyone between there and around Colin County. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/11/full-56970-435655-img_1493.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/11/full-56970-435656-img_1488.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/11/full-56970-435657-img_1495.jpeg)
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#9131864
11/03/24 03:39 PM
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Schooler
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He’s not going to score much but a great mount for the wall.
I don’t believe score should be the mark to a trophy deer. If it is unique and you like it then shoot it.
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#9132006
11/03/24 09:27 PM
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freerange
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Agree with above. He’s unique and probably old. Im not sure I would score him.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR
Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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11/03/24 10:40 PM
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tlk
THF Trophy Hunter
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yeah a score on a buck like this would be difficult at best - as stated above he is a very unique deer that would be cool for anyone who shot him - will make a great mount and a great discussion when folks see him - congrats!
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#9132047
11/03/24 10:49 PM
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Stub
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Nice buck with neat and gnarly antlers 
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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11/03/24 10:49 PM
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scottfromdallas
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I love the THF people. I appreciate the kind words. Let’s forget the score and just let me know if you have a recommendation on Taxidermist somewhere between Mount Pleasant and Colllin County. I saw there is Deer Feathers Taxidermy in Winnsboro. I wish a knew that Saturday, I could have dropped the deer off there as they also process deer.
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#9132504
11/04/24 07:57 PM
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Erich
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He's got character for sure. great buck. congrats. and of your own place too.
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#9132569
11/04/24 09:13 PM
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ChadTRG42
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We have used Beth Files for several deer that turned out great. She's in Lewisville- 214-460-6674.
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: ChadTRG42]
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11/05/24 06:36 PM
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scottfromdallas
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We have used Beth Files for several deer that turned out great. She's in Lewisville- 214-460-6674. Thanks Chad. I will give her a call.
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
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11/07/24 04:54 PM
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Judd
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I used Erik's Taxidermy in Decatur...he did a great job on a deer and fallow for me.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#9134597
11/07/24 04:58 PM
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Ringtail
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Very unusual trophy and always that extra great feeling that it came off your own land. Congratulations!
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Re: Score & Taxidermist recommendation
[Re: scottfromdallas]
#9134653
11/07/24 05:59 PM
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DSpur72
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Light Foot
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Andrews Taxidermy - Great guy and does excellent work - 972/742-6715
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