Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Friend on May 09, 2016, 07:37:00 PM

Title: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 09, 2016, 07:37:00 PM
Has been a little while since my fortuitous NZ Red Stag adventure...

The finished memorial was delivered today. She both personally and precisely represents the embodiment of this splendid exploit.

Certainly am hopeful to return to New Zealand, once again, to relive this most fulfilling endeavor.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: ESP on May 09, 2016, 07:39:00 PM
Congrats, I would think it would make a beautiful mount.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: glenbo on May 09, 2016, 07:43:00 PM
Looking forward to seeing the mount Friend.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 09, 2016, 07:51:00 PM
http://imgur.com/a/TTI2u
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: SKITCH on May 09, 2016, 07:51:00 PM
We need a couple pictures Scott!!       :campfire:
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: SKITCH on May 09, 2016, 07:57:00 PM
WOW!!!


 (https://i.imgur.com/u6iX4K5.jpg)


  (https://i.imgur.com/xJhckar.jpg)
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Ragin Bull on May 09, 2016, 08:05:00 PM
Most excellent Scott!   Congratulations!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 09, 2016, 08:08:00 PM
http://imgur.com/a/SHUKH
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Orion on May 09, 2016, 08:40:00 PM
Very nice, indeed.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Sam McMichael on May 09, 2016, 08:46:00 PM
A really beautiful deer and a really magnificent mount. Well done all around!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: AR RidgeRunner on May 09, 2016, 09:09:00 PM
Awesome mount! Congrats!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: KyRidgeRunner on May 09, 2016, 09:19:00 PM
That is awesome!! I doubt many Kentucky boys have a red stag hagging in their trophy room... Especially taken with trad equipment!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: JakeD on May 09, 2016, 09:27:00 PM
Wow! What an amazing animal and a beautiful mount. Absolutely top notch!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 09, 2016, 09:30:00 PM
Pic with my great buddy Stump...AKA Shed Hunter

(http://i.imgur.com/D7jgzRa.jpg)
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 09, 2016, 09:31:00 PM
Thank you gentleman for the kind comments and for aiding my vividly displayed ineptitude in posting pics.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: on May 09, 2016, 09:34:00 PM
That is awesome looking Friend! I have one at a taxidermist now. Can you possibly measure the dimensions of your pedestal at the top and at the bottom for me? and also can you tell me how the mount attaches to the pedestal?

Congrats on a fine stag, and beautiful mount!

Bisch
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Kopper1013 on May 09, 2016, 09:38:00 PM
That is stunning truly very beautiful
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: mangonboat on May 09, 2016, 09:39:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: ron w on May 09, 2016, 09:41:00 PM
Pretty impressive........   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 09, 2016, 10:05:00 PM
Hello Bisch...I will pm that information to you tomorrow.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on May 09, 2016, 10:44:00 PM
Greatness.......

,,,Sam,,,
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Michael Arnette on May 09, 2016, 11:06:00 PM
Incredible!!!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: elkken on May 10, 2016, 12:07:00 AM
After harvesting such an impressive animal I would never have to venture to NZ ever again .... a mighty fine accomplishment and one to last a life time of bowhunting
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: A.S. on May 10, 2016, 05:09:00 AM
Simply awesome Scott!!   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Tater on May 10, 2016, 05:25:00 AM
Beautiful mount, very nice on the pedestal.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Frenchymanny on May 10, 2016, 06:42:00 AM
Amazing!

  :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:    

F-Manny
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: jt85 on May 10, 2016, 06:44:00 AM
That's incredible Scott
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Warden609 on May 10, 2016, 06:59:00 AM
That is outstanding!! Congratulations
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 10, 2016, 07:06:00 AM
Scott, that mount is spectacular.  The taxidermist is very skilled, and I believe it was well worth the wait!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 10, 2016, 07:42:00 AM
Thank you...the Father and son veteran taxidermy team of Acorn Ridge painstakingly developed an exemplary work of art.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: KAZ on May 10, 2016, 07:47:00 AM
Incredible Scott! Such a majestic & magnificent animal displayed with great respect. The animal is beautiful and a small glimpse of our creator's handi-work! Well done...
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: bruinman on May 10, 2016, 07:51:00 AM
Awesome!! beautiful mount. They did that incredible animal justice for sure.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 10, 2016, 08:13:00 AM
Still one of the all time most Impressive kills for me on TG. Congrats brother!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Kyle Lancaster on May 10, 2016, 09:20:00 AM
Most impressive.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Fattony77 on May 10, 2016, 10:31:00 AM
Wow! They did a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing this and the original story.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on May 10, 2016, 02:37:00 PM
Scott,

Absolutely one of the best adventures captured and told on TG.  And the mount came back just beautiful.

And you seem to be a man of many blessed talents as relayed in your post and stories.

If you don't mind and at the risk of coming across wrong (just trained to be observant) can you tell us about the pictures on the wall?
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 10, 2016, 05:10:00 PM
South MS Bowhunter...

The pictures on the wall are of my loving wife. She was Miss Kentucky in 1984, participated in career modelling as well as owning and managing modeling, acting and finishing school businesses' in Canada.

A vastly different world from what I grew up in and have continued to thrive in. Often times, it may be a distinct advantage for the hunter to stalk game with poor eyesight. Maintaining a downwind position is mandatory.

The years have been better to her, yet I may only have use for a mirror when applying face paint.

Note: the red stag mount was fortunate to assume its setting in the great room, since my generous man cave was still too tight to accommodate its size for adequate presentation.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: gregg dudley on May 10, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
I can not imagine a better way to showcase that stag.  The pedestal mount is simply awesome.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Bowwild on May 10, 2016, 07:01:00 PM
Oh my!  That us a beautiful animal!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Stump73 on May 10, 2016, 08:19:00 PM
It's a really majestic animal and the mount really shows it. Congratulations Scott on a awesome adventure and ando trophy.
As you can see in the picture I'm in how massive it it is compared to my 5'-6" height.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Stump73 on May 10, 2016, 08:20:00 PM
It's a really majestic animal and the mount really shows it. Congratulations Scott on a awesome adventure and ando trophy.
As you can see in the picture I'm in how massive it it is compared to my 5'-6" height.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: newhouse114 on May 10, 2016, 09:06:00 PM
Looks like you have 10 foot ceilings! The pedastal would have to be a little shorter for most houses. Beautiful all around!
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: Friend on May 10, 2016, 11:32:00 PM
newhouse114...9 foot ceilings...pedestal ht -32"s

Red Stags in NZ may weigh on average approximately 225#s lighter than an Elk. This stag weighed approximately a little over 500#s.
Title: Re: NZ Red Stag Makes Destination
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on May 10, 2016, 11:39:00 PM
Thanks Scott,

Certainly didn't want to come across wrong, but its not everyday you see a man cave with a State Beauty contest winner.

And that even sounds wrong given the many accomplishments your wife has obtain.

I applaud you and her   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper: