Goat saved
Contributors to this thread:Mountain Goat
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
The goats face!
The goats face!
I just finished this goat for a client that had the bottom part of his jaw shot off. It also had a extra large hole in the center of the back. I'm happy my client will have a nice goat to enjoy for many years!
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
One last time!
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
The lower jaw was totally shot apart from his lip to his neck.
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
This is all that was left of the lower lip.
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
Now try to piece and sew it back together.
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
If you look close you can see the stiching for the repair. This is the inside of the jaw skin.
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
This is the hole in the back.
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
This was another large hole in the hind quarter.
From: 20 ft up
05-Aug-17
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From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
Forgot to add the picture of the lower jaw complete.
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
The finished mount.
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
From: turkey talker
05-Aug-17
Wow, you are a talented man. Always amazed at your work. Awesome!
From: Dennis Razza
05-Aug-17
Ill post a few pictures when I finish the base work.
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From: Kevin @ Wisconsin
05-Aug-17
Dennis, that is some amazing work.
From: hunt'n addict
05-Aug-17
You are a very talented individual Dennis. I think your client will be extremely happy.
From: Hawkeye
05-Aug-17
Wow! Amazing work!
From: LaughingWater
05-Aug-17
the hunt story for this goat can be found over at handgrenade-site.com
beautiful work
From: Buffalo1
05-Aug-17
You are truly a master artist. Congrats on a phenomenal job.
From: Drahthaar
05-Aug-17
Awesome, I commend you on your patience & skill. Forrest
From: Ben
05-Aug-17
Excellent work! You could take one hit by a semi and make it look good! Outstanding. What you started with was junk! Finished product is beautiful.
From: BULELK1
06-Aug-17
You are the very best DR!!!
Good luck, Robb
From: Keef
06-Aug-17
Great job of restoring it.
From: Bou'bound
06-Aug-17
that is amazing............................ an artist.
From: Charlie Rehor
06-Aug-17
"Attention to detail" from Dennis' website.
If it's an important animal you need to call Dennis! Thanks for posting this magic! C
From: Schism
06-Aug-17
Truly amazing!
From: Dennis Razza
07-Aug-17
Thanks everyone. Every year I get a few animals that are almost beyond repair. I'm glad the trophy owner has something to take home to relive the memories of the hunt.
From: Paul@thefort
07-Aug-17
Great work Dennis. "almost beyond repair" you stated. my best, Paul
From: BOWUNTR
07-Aug-17
Outstanding and amazing work. You inspire me... Ed F
From: EmbryO-klahoma
07-Aug-17
That's incredible work!
From: loesshillsarcher
07-Aug-17
Very nice Dennis!!!
From: Mad Trapper
07-Aug-17
True Surgeon! Outstanding work.
From: Surfbow
07-Aug-17
Geez Dennis, if I ever need stitches I'm just going to come over to your place and have you fix me up...
From: tobywon
07-Aug-17
Very impressive Dennis, always love your threads.
From: midwest
07-Aug-17
Great work! Full body is the only way to mount a goat....gorgeous.
From: IdyllwildArcher
07-Aug-17
That's amazing Dennis. WTH was the hunter using? A .50 BMG?
From: bdfrd24v
07-Aug-17
Incredible work! I'm amazed at the repair work, it looks flawless!
From: Pop-r
07-Aug-17
Sweet!
From: Wayniac
07-Aug-17
Amazing work!
From: Adventurewriter
07-Aug-17
wow great work
From: Ucsdryder
07-Aug-17
That's magic. I don't understand how you were able to get it all sewn up and the hair all going the same direction. Impressive.
Regarding the picture of the full body, it looks like it's tipping over backwards? Maybe it's the angle or just me, but he looks like his back legs are too far under him? Am I imagining things?
From: AZ~Rich
07-Aug-17
Great save Dennis! That sure took some extra time. It's always amazing to see how something that blown up can be salvaged by someone as talented as yourself. The long hair helps too. Great day for your customer. I hope he knows how far you went the extra mile to make it work out the way you did.
From: Alaska at heart
07-Aug-17
From the quality of your work I know I could not afford you......but your talent is amazing. However anyone who can afford a goat hunt and botched up the animal that badly made a wise choice in taking it to you. Well done!
From: drycreek
07-Aug-17
Dennis, you are an artist ! Amazing........
From: T Mac
07-Aug-17
Very impressive! You are very talented well done!
From: DL
09-Aug-17
I've done taxidermy for a number of years and it amazes me what some can do. This is an example of the difference between good taxidermy and miracle workers. It takes great artistic ability and creativity to do this. It's not just replacing a piece that's missing. You have to be able to invision what the finished product will look like before you start. Very well done. This is definitely like the saying " making a silk purse out of a sows ear". Beautiful work.
From: JohnB
09-Aug-17
You and God do some awesome work!
From: M.Pauls
09-Aug-17
This blew me away more than any of your other threads. I can't imagine that going remotely well for anyone without an extreme gift. If I have a bad accident at some point I'm getting them to take me straight to you to piece me back together.
From: elkmtngear
09-Aug-17
I don't know how you could envision assembling that mess, that is a miracle work!
Best of Luck, Jeff
From: Pigsticker
09-Aug-17
Goat saved, absolute humility personified. Well done sir!
From: PAstringking
09-Aug-17
Great work as usual Dennis!!
From: Mr. Whitetail
10-Aug-17
From: Mr. Whitetail
10-Aug-17
I know this goat well Dennis! I knew if it could be saved, you would be the man. Can't wait to see the finished product.
From: Dennis Razza
16-Sep-17
Finished the goat base today. Thought I'd post a pic.
From: Dennis Razza
16-Sep-17
From: Dennis Razza
16-Sep-17
From: wild1
16-Sep-17
Awesome!
From: 0hndycp
16-Sep-17
Dennis your talent is absolutely artistry!
From: Charlie Rehor
16-Sep-17
Great stuff as always.
From: Medicinemann
16-Sep-17
When you have to invest extra time in a mount, does the final price reflect that?.....or is it the same price regardless of hours invested? Does the price for a goat mount depend on the quality of the hide, in extreme instances?
From: wackmaster2
16-Sep-17
You should be paid by the stitch .. Great work
From: Dennis Razza
16-Sep-17
Jake, I include minor repairs and form alterations in my pricing. For major repairs or form alterations I do charge extra. This is always discussed before hand with no surprises. This project had an additional repair charge for obvious reasons. We discussed the charge up front and he was happy to pay and understood why.
