Bear skull mount finally done

[Thebear_78]

I had been kicking this bear skull around since 2010. It has been taking up half a shelf in the freezer for 6 years. Finally found a local guy on Facebook of all places who had a strong beetle colony. I just got it back yesterday. It turned out very nice.

Measures right at 18 5/8" B&C. Not big enough for the record books but a very nice black bear. It's my biggest to date.

I also had the baculum (penis bone) cleaned and bleached. I had intended to make it into a stir stick to give to my wife. I was unable to find a food safe sealant so I guess it will have to be a bun holder stick. I'm not sure she will appreciate it as much as she should.

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[truck driver]

Nice looking Skull. Don't know what you can do with the baculum to seal it. I had a friend who had a bulls baculum that he used as a walking stick when he would dress up as an 1800's gentleman when we would go to rendezvous back in the day when I was into that sort of thing.

 

[Guy Miner]

Nice looking bear skull. They make a great reminder of the hunt!

My son and I have a few black bear skulls in the 18" range, and you're right, that is a pretty good sized bear, but not big enough for the record books.

I've got a bear skull & hide taking up space in my freezer. Need to do something with that...

Guy

 

[DrMike]

The skull did come out quite nice. Congratulations on finding someone to help you in the preparation.

 

[Anonymous]

Nice! I've had all my stuff European mounted. I love the way bear skulls turn out.

 

[TackDriver284]

Nice job on the bear skull.

 

[JD338]

Great looking bear skull. It turned out well.

JD338

 

[Thebear_78]

It made a good rug too

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[TackDriver284]

Nice looking Skull. Don't know what you can do with the baculum to seal it. I had a friend who had a bulls baculum that he used as a walking stick when he would dress up as an 1800's gentleman when we would go to rendezvous back in the day when I was into that sort of thing.

Would a baculum from an elephant be used as a club? :mrgreen: Would be nice to have one hanging from my back window in my Duramax.

 

[Thebear_78]

Walrus baculum, called an Oosik , is a tradition Alaskan native club. Elephants don't have one.

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[Vince]

Nice skull.
I like your idea of a bun holder for the wife. I hope she appreciates it more than you think.
Merry Christmas.

Vince


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[Guy Miner]

Walrus baculum, called an Oosik , is a tradition Alaskan native club. Elephants don't have one.

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Have heard bear penis-bones called the same, here in Washington. They're not that big! Much respect for Mr Walrus! :grin:

Guy

 

[6mm Remington]

I really like how the skulls turn out doing it that way. Very nice reminder of a beautiful animal. The rug is awesome too.