Let's see some bear rugs!
Contributors to this thread:Bears
From: Ursus a. Horribilis
27-Jul-15
I've got my best bear from this Spring salted and stored and have decided to have it made into a rug. I'm trying to decide which taxidermist to send it to. It's a really nice 7.5 squared hide so I want quality. Please post pics of your rugs with the name of the taxidermist.
From: Bou'bound
27-Jul-15
the after photo
From: Bou'bound
27-Jul-15
the before photo
From: kellyharris
27-Jul-15
Went to Blacktail Bob's cabin in whale pass Prince of Whales Alaska.
Rug done by one of our long time bowsiters WTNUT aka Chad Kious
From: kellyharris
27-Jul-15
From: FullCryHounds
27-Jul-15
Just as important as a mount that is anatomically correct and pleasant to look at, you also need to look at how it was put together. Rugs should be sewn and not glued. You should look at the back side to make sure quality materials were used and it should also have hooks sewn in so it can be hung up. Rmwildlifestudios.com
From: FullCryHounds
27-Jul-15
Rmwildlifestudios.com
From: FullCryHounds
27-Jul-15
Rmwildlifestudios.com
From: FullCryHounds
27-Jul-15
Rmwildlifestudios.com
From: FullCryHounds
27-Jul-15
Rmwildlifestudios.com
From: TD
27-Jul-15
Cool stuff. Next bear will likely get to be a rug... or welcome mat or something....
I was just glad this wasn't the anti-manscaping thread....
From: st8tman
27-Jul-15
I am sure there are others; although I have yet to see any rugging compare with Kim Albertoni from Montana. She "tuck and roll" pleats all rugs and every inch is sewn. She has a "gazillion" colors of felt to choose from, and provides 2 for the base cost, with 3 available for an extra fee. She also incorporates hooks and uses nothing but the finest rug backing on her work. Her turnaround is excellent, and her hospitality over the phone is Super, as her husband is a master taxidermist.....so "she gets it" as far as the overall scope of hunting. I have no monetary interest in her business, just a very satisfied customer who has sent two bear of my own and a dozen from guys I hunt with.
From: Buffalo1
27-Jul-15
This is my chocolate brown rug
From: Buffalo1
27-Jul-15
This is my black with white patch
From: midwest
27-Jul-15
My rug by Joe Meder.
From: IdyllwildArcher
27-Jul-15
In the open mouth poses, do they use the bear's skull or is that reproduced?
From: SteveB
27-Jul-15
We got one from Kim Albertoni in Montana and it was outstanding and very satisfied. Would recommend her in a heartbeat. The last one for my grandson was from Harley White in BC. I was so happy with it I made sure mine from this spring went to Harley in Kelowna. He is incredible.
From: BoonROTO
28-Jul-15
It is a form Ike.
From: ilandhunter
28-Jul-15
From: MathewsMan
28-Jul-15
Some nice Brownies and Grizz, if it ever happens for me it would definitely get Lifesized.
From: MathewsMan
28-Jul-15
Oh, this bear was done by that place in Colorado Springs that ripped off a bunch of hunters and skipped out on clients. Mine was finished before all of that transpired.
From: TK
28-Jul-15
The one thing that my taxi does to set him apart from others is how he fills the underside of the hide. Makes the bear look more full and the hair does not mat or lay down.
From: BOWNUT@WORK
28-Jul-15
From: BOWNUT@WORK
28-Jul-15
Legends Taxidermy, Scottville MI.
From: BOWNUT@WORK
28-Jul-15
From: GhostBird
28-Jul-15
TK... I like your rug with some filling under the hide, great idea. I have never seen one like that.
From: Fuzzy
28-Jul-15
gonna be awhile before I can post pics of ours, but I just mailed the taxidermist a check! :)
From: Ace of Spades
28-Jul-15
What do they run $?
From: woodguy65
28-Jul-15
Chocolate
From: woodguy65
28-Jul-15
Black
From: woodguy65
28-Jul-15
Cinnamon blonde
From: Helgermite
29-Jul-15
Black Bear.
From: milnrick
29-Jul-15
We had a rug made from Millie's first bear (2003 time frame) and noticed that it had started to come apart - on closer examination we discovered it had been glued instead of sewed.
Someone on Bowsite recommended I contact Kim Albertoni for the restoration and I'm glad I did. We got the sent the rug out last September - just before we move to Tennessee and got it back in April.
The rug looked better than when it was new. I plan to use her IF (or when) we have another rug made. I can post a photo of the resewn rug next week when I'm back at home.
You can check her website if interested at: www.mwtanandrugs.com
Rick
From: XbowfromNY
31-Jul-15
Am I the only one who noticed the black panther that fullcryhounds posted? Where did you get that?
From: KJC
31-Jul-15
Rug by Brenda Reilly, Pittstown, NJ.
From: Ibow
31-Jul-15
From: RymanCat
01-Aug-15
Wow Full cry you have some beauty's is that a panther the black one?
From: Mr.C
06-Aug-15
From: XbowfromNY
06-Aug-15
Following up on my message from 7/31:
Am I the only one who noticed the black panther that fullcryhounds posted? Where did you get that?
From: Brotsky
06-Aug-15
Black Panther Party?
From: Mr.C
06-Aug-15
From: Clutch
06-Aug-15
From: Clutch
06-Aug-15
From: TSOV
24-Aug-15
From: Gun
25-Aug-15
From: Bushbow
26-Aug-15
From: JackPine Acres
26-Aug-15
After viewing these photos, one thing comes to mind. Ask upfront what kind of felt will be used on your bear rug. Unfortunately there are some really nice bears on here with less than attractive felt.
From: FullCryHounds
28-Aug-15
Jack Pine nailed it! The quality of the felt makes a huge difference in the end result. It should be a heavy wool felt, not the thin craft grade material you find at your local material store . Also, the felt should never cover the entire underside of the rug. Felt picks up every piece of dirt and after a few years it's impossible to remove. The backing should be made of a light canvas or similar material that will last a lifetime.
From: BlackBay
17-Sep-15
Just got the wife's bear rug back.
From: Florida Mike
18-Sep-15
300 lb from New Brunswick. Mike
