Tule Elk Mount

[prohunter]

Back in 1995 I was lucky enough to draw a tag for the La Panza Tule elk hunt. I shot a nice bull and had it mounted. My family has pretty much grown to 7 people and I no longer have room for my elk. I see on ebay they sell deer mounts all the time. I was wondering what a Tule elk mount might bring. Any ideas?

 

[el_vaquero]

Don't do it!!! You'll regret it later on down the road IMO.

 

[DEERSLAM]

Do what ever you have to to keep it. Try local sporting goods stores or gunshops to see if they will display it for awhile. Or maybe a friend that has room. Just don't get rid of it!

 

[ducslayer]

I may be wrong ,but I belive it is not legal to sell deer, elk,or migratory game bird ,horns or mounts in california,with the exception of pen raised bird mounts

 

[prohunter]

It has been at a friends for awhile, but his wife is having him get rid of some stuff.
You might be right about selling my mount in Calif. that is a good question.

 

[Kentuck]

ducslayer is correct. You know, Bass Pro Shops is coming to town(s) soon, maybe they will display it for you.

 

[switch]

Sorry, you can't sell any part of any game taken in California under a hunting license...even if you get the game mounted.

 

[Brian Olson]

How could you even think of selling something like that? That could be a once in a lifetime deal. Not to mention the lack of ethics/legality. Lotta indoor ranges and sporting goods stores would be happy to let you borrow some wall space in their stores. There are several other options as well; make one of 'em work:thumbs up:

 

[prohunter]

Thanks to all. I do have lots of pics and video from the hunt that I cherish.

 

['Ike']

Possible once in a life-time, I don't think I'd be getting rid of it!

 

[Rookies]

Let's see a picture of it.

 

[Zbearclaw]

There's a little tavern/restaurant in Summerland that has quite a few mounts, most from well before I was born, and all have plaques with the hunter's name, if nothing else I would see about getting it hung in such a place till you had room.

Good luck.

 

[raven_over_easy]

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Thanks to all. I do have lots of pics and video from the hunt that I cherish.[/b]

I would love to see some pics and video of your hunt!!!

 

[EvBouret]

did someone say pics? i thought i heard someone say pics...

 

[prohunter]

i will have to go and dig out my pics.

 

[Belle]

Still no pics, what gives???? let us see too.

 

[prohunter]

i just need to get my lazy rear over to my storage and dig them out. sorry.

 

[HeavyHorns]

Prohunter,
Do whatever it takes to keep it! To sell something like that on ebay is sacreligous.

 

[1Irishguy]

I would do everything to keep it as well. I'm sure that is easier said than done. But unless you really need the $$, I'd find somewhere to put it. I've even resorted to putting a couple up in the garage...at least for now.
What part of CA are you in?

 

[Belle]

Hell if you are in the sacramento area we will hang it out at YOLO BOWMEN so you do not have to get rid of it we have a club house that it could hang in, just trying to help a fellow out let me know.