Montana Lion Taxidermist

[bigsky2]

Can anyone recommend a good mountain lion taxidermist in Montana? Doesn't really matter what part of the state, I would be willing to drive for good work.

 

[BeartoothFront]

Dennis Purcell in Red Lodge/Roberts area.

 

[el unit]

Check out Capps Taxidermy in Anaconda.

www.african-montana-taxidermy.com

 

[JBS]

I used Bodie Schneider in Helena for my lion and was very pleased.

 

[Rat Fink]

Monarch Taxidermy in Helena. They are doing my Lion. Not the cheapest around but their work is exceptional.

 

[devon deer]

Dennis Purcell in Red Lodge/Roberts area.

I have seen his work in his shop, it is excellent, well worth a visit.
Cheers
Richard

 

[bonedogg]

How is Phil Soucy not mentioned here? jeepers, they don't call him the "Cat Man" for nothing.

 

[Gerald Martin]

How is Phil Soucy not mentioned here? jeepers, they don't call him the "Cat Man" for nothing.

I've definitely heard his name mentioned with near reverence. All the pics of his work that I've seen have been impressive.

 

[Fire_9]

Dennis Purcell in Red Lodge/Roberts area.

Another vote for Dennis. He truly is an artist and you won't be waiting 2 years to get your critter back

 

[Cheese Curd]

Phil Soucy

 

[sneakypete]

I've see Dave Sanders work at Judith River Taxidermy in Lewistown.

 

[Big Sky]

If you want the best it's Phil Soucy. Anyone else is second best...at best.

 

[MTlionchaser]

Mike Ballard!!! Rugged Edge Taxidermy in Kalispell. He is a houndsman so he knows what a cat is supposed to look like. Tell him Travis Walker sent you

 

[bigsky2]

Thanks for the recommendations. It seems like cat mounts are the most commonly butchered mounts I see. I have looked up all the mentioned names and looked at pictures on their websites. If anyone has cat mounts by any of these guys could you send pictures to me or post them on here? Feel free to shoot me a PM.

 

[BeartoothFront]

A few from Dennis Purcell. I'm not very good at attaching images so I hope they aren't upside down....



This one is from a competition. If you look at the rock you can pick out a few hounds chasing the top cat.



This one is on a friends fire place. Not a great picture but I've been told the cat isn't attached to the base in any way.

 

[MTGomer]

My good friend had one of life-sized by habitat bird works or whatever they are called in Missoula, and it looks awesome

 

[Jcs271]

Phil Soucy (and wife Barb) in Libby is recognized as one of the best cat taxidermists in the country. I don't think he does any advertising, all word of mouth and he is BUSY! On the safari sites he is the #1 recommended guy for leopard and lion.

http://philipsoucy.com/awards.tpl

 

[kansasdad]

I don't know anything about the subject at hand, but I was impressed by the confidence and expertise self implied by the following from Phil Soucy's webpage:

"If turn around time and price are your top priorities, then we are probably not for you. However, if having the finest taxidermy money can buy is important, you should give us a call. We mount more cougars than anyone else. The difference is clear."

 

[6mm Remington]

Here are two excellent ones who are both world class! One in Missoula and one in Florence MT.

Custom Bird Works & The Big Game Connection

http://custombirdworks.com/

Game Trails Taxidermy

http://gametrailstaxidermy.com/