Page 2 of 2
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:56 pm
by MemphisStockBroker
DutchD, from what I understand Ted Addison was doing all of the mounts from Beartail.... He did a mallard for me that was looking at his leg band - it is really cool.
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 2:35 pm
by Labs & Ducks
In North Mississippi, you need to check out Paul Witt (662-454-3519). He is the best that I have ever seen. He has mounted numerous deer, ducks, turkey, and fish for me. They all look the same now as they did when I first picked them up. Paul has been doing this for YEARS, and teaches it, too. There is no telling at the competitions he has won. Paul is a perfectionist and very creative. This is one thing that gives him an edge. Just my two cents worth!!
Happy Hunting!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 3:39 pm
by backwater
Another vote for Ted Addison. I met him last year at a DU event and he does great work at a reasonable price. He's doing two ducks for me right now. I should be getting one back anytime now.
You're right...he is a youngster but the guy has skills.
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 5:46 pm
by 4DUKHTN
If you live around North MS...you might want to give Andy Stanford a try...His number is (662) 869-2058...He does incredible work and his prices are not all that high...He is from Saltillo and anybody associated with the Tupelo chapter of DU knows he gives $200 worth of mounts a year.
Jason
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 5:53 pm
by go24
Wildlife Taxidermy, Sturgis, MS - If you ever go thru (hwy 12) stop and see the show room!
Pat Pitt
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 4:54 pm
by h2o_dog
I agree that it is worth the cost of a mount just to see Pat Pitt's trophy room. Every species of North American gamebird is there plus some. I seriously doubt that there is another bird collection like his in any museum anywhere. His taxidermy is first class.
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 6:12 pm
by torch
Before he died I would have to say Trustin Hicks in Shelby.
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 9:45 pm
by um_rebel
i'll have to agree with torch on this one. Trustin was the man!!!
T.C. Hicks
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 12:37 am
by h2o_dog
T.C. Hicks #1 for mammals for sure. I know where there are several deer that he did circa 1960, and they still look as awesome as the day he did them. Age is the true test of taxidermy. I thought his son took over the business?
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 8:26 am
by torch
h20 he son did but I don't think he is as good as his dad was. He did a Canada goose and a Mallard for me a couple of years ago that aren't nearly as good as his dad's mounts
hands down on best taxidermist
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 9:54 am
by snakeman
Torch is right. I've had several mounts done by Trustin Hicks. They still look as good as the day I picked them up.
best mounts
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2002 4:14 pm
by Bullsprig1
Paul Guido in Natchez, MS does some of the best waterfowl mounting I have ever seen in MS and LA