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Title: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: fireman_3311 on January 27, 2011, 04:18:00 PM
And the wife even paid for it!!

Here's the hunt thread...

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=093315

And the finished product!!!! Just did a nice soft tan, left on the pads and claws... I did pull the claws out of one front paw to make a necklace out of.....any suggestions???

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Squapan2010/03a9fcee.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/Squapan2010/9c0f6289.jpg)
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on January 27, 2011, 04:22:00 PM
I think it looks great.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: fireman_3311 on January 27, 2011, 04:23:00 PM
Have some pipe bone, beads and sinew ready, anyone have any pics or suggestions on anything period correct or close???

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/08546adf.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/fireman_3311/ecf97412.jpg)
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: jason1040 on January 27, 2011, 04:34:00 PM
Let me know how the necklace turns out. I promised my 4 year old daughter that I would make her one when I get a bear.
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: Rick Wiltshire on January 27, 2011, 04:40:00 PM
Brad,

Congrats on the bear.

Rick
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Post by: Mudd on January 27, 2011, 04:45:00 PM
Brad that is nice!!

I bet the boys would look good sitting on that to get their pictures taken.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: FerretWYO on January 27, 2011, 04:49:00 PM
It is always fun to get your stuff back. I have a necklace that is made of elk ivory mt lion claws and a couple bear clawls I think you will be able to make up somethig cool.
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Post by: Buckhorn3380 on January 27, 2011, 06:07:00 PM
Looks Great! Congrats
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: Bjorn on January 27, 2011, 06:13:00 PM
Very nice!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 27, 2011, 06:17:00 PM
:bigsmyl:
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on January 27, 2011, 06:20:00 PM
Brad' Great looking Bear rug. Congrats, checked out your trip pictures awesome. Don
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Post by: Wannabe1 on January 27, 2011, 06:22:00 PM
Looking good! Be sure to post pics of the necklace when finished.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: JEFF B on January 27, 2011, 06:22:00 PM
way cool !  :clapper:
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Post by: 1oldbowguy on January 27, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Great, congrats.
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Post by: cacciatore on January 27, 2011, 06:37:00 PM
Very nice.I need to do something myself with my bear claws,maybe inlayed on a riser!
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Post by: guspup on January 27, 2011, 07:57:00 PM
Nice :-)

Someday!!!!!!! 4 me too!!!
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Post by: Big Ed on January 27, 2011, 08:28:00 PM
Very cool Brad!!
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Post by: redant 60/65 on January 27, 2011, 08:34:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Very cool!
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2011, 08:37:00 PM
Brad, that is SWEET!!

One suggestion on the necklace,don't point the pointy ends towards yer throat!  :laughing:
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: longarrow on January 28, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
Nice bear! I hope to put my tag on one in May!!!
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: IndianaBowman on January 28, 2011, 12:42:00 PM
Looks good Brad!  Can't wait to see the necklace.
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 28, 2011, 12:45:00 PM
Brad I aahve a 6 footer tanned just like yours. If you come up with an idea for yours, fill me in! I cant afford to get a full body done, so its in storage.
Title: Re: Got my bear hide back!!!
Post by: Stone Sheep on January 28, 2011, 07:29:00 PM
Nice!!! see you at UBM Banquet.