How many people waiting on Justin Brown Taxidermy?

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Just curious how many other hunters have been getting the run around from Justin Brown Taxidermy out of Santaquin Utah and not getting their mounts back? I brought a buck to Justin in Fall of 2019 with a down payment. I know of 3 different hunters that also brought their animals to him that same year and are getting the run around stories as well. All hunters have put lots of money down and no sign that he even has capes or anything. He wont answer phone calls anymore. Only way to talk is to catch him at home, just to hear some other B.S. story!
I understand capes get ruined, lost, etc. But just be honest with your customers and give them back their money! So I was just wondering how many other hunters are dealing with Justin for the 2019-2020 hunting season.
 
Wow how I missed this thread…..
He has done my moose, brothers deer, Buffalo and multiple sheep for us never had a problem in the past…… in early 2020 my family gave him two mule deer capes to get tanned….. still don’t have them. Sept 2020 my brother gave him a velvet spike elk to get Euroed and still don’t have that….. he won’t answer any phone calls. My brother has talked to him via text a couple times with each time saying he is going through something he will get the stuff and will get back to him in a week (Which he never gets back to him). This has happened SOOOOO many times.
 
Man I feel for you guys. I see this happen in the taxidermy business a lot it seems like they do good work for awhile and then some type of life changing event occurs and it all goes South. I had the same taxidermist for 20 years until he had so many hunting violations that I and others I know could no longer support him. Things spiraled mounts didn't get completed and now he's out of business. A lot of guys didn't get things back and he fled the area. I hope it works out good for you guys.
 
Yeah still have not heard back.... We figure we wont get anything back.... There are multiple other people that have reached out to me that he has there OIL Buffalo and another that he has their OIL desert sheep.....
 
Is there a reason why one couldn't just go to his shop or house and at least get their horns and capes back? A euro shouldn't take more than a month or so according to my local taxidermist in Oregon. Good luck everyone that really sucks.
In the past he has said that his tanner has the capes and there is some legal stuff happening... but now it has just turned to crickets with no answers and the I will get back to you next week...... for the euro..... we do ours unless it's in velvet... which my bros was in velvet so that's why we took it to him... especially since he was a "friend" and had done a lot of work for us in the past with quick turn around and great communication.

I am guessing he does not have the elk anymore... because why wouldn't any reasonable person either say..... I don't have time just come and get it..... I ruined it..... I lost it... or anything else like that.... Just be honest. Which is something a lot of people have found out that he is not.
 
Unfortunately taxidermist aren't regulated by fish and game in Utah. It would be a legal matter. I don't by the tannery doesn't have the capes done. I am very familiar with the tannery I'm question and they are stand up. The capes might have been sold due to lack of being paid for by the taxidermist. Communication and trust is the biggest part of my business. Anyone able to get antlers or capes back get in touch with me. We can get you taken care of. Good luck
 
He’s had my Buffalo since November 2019, I’ve paid it off, I’m still trying to give him the benefit of the doubt…
But my family says it’s time to take action against him…
 
He’s had my Buffalo since November 2019, I’ve paid it off, I’m still trying to give him the benefit of the doubt…
But my family says it’s time to take action against him…
Doubt you will be getting the cape back…. If he has the skull still you might get that! ….. have you even been able to get ahold of him?

Any time someone in my family “gets ahold of him” he says he’s too busy to talk and says he will call the next week and never hear anything….. when we do me and my brothers usually all call a couple times in the same day then he will finally send a text then ghost us again….. it sucks because we did quite a bit of business with him in the past and he had always done good work for us.
 
He replied to my daughter just because she’s been blasting him on Facebook, and she’s not very nice about it either, but he won’t reply to me…
 
Dang, I feel bad for you guys. I took my buck to a meat processor and he was BS' ing with guy I was with while he filled out my order sheet (he was trying to get access to hunt). After I picked up processed meat, I said "hey, there are no steaks/ backstraps in here. I m coming back to get them." He said " you said you didn't want them." WTF? I said I didn't want the neck meat bc it was a rutted up November buck. He was only half-listening but there was absolutely nothing I could do about it.
 
Like I said before, quit wishing cause you are all scr-wed. I seen it out here in the basin with a taxidermist. Kept promising people for up to 4 years. finally he said his shed burned down with all the heads in it. Nobody got anything back. Good luck wiht that.
 
I absolutely would. I would try to get to the bottom of where my stuff was at and have a face to face conversation with the guy. If he doesn't live there I would see if I could find out a new address and go talk to him.
Kind of at the point of it is what it is.... I do not want to go and bother family members that have nothing to do with him screwing over people.
 
He replied to my daughter just because she’s been blasting him on Facebook, and she’s not very nice about it either, but he won’t reply to me…
Contact me I have a case number with the State of Utah Consumer Protection I am looking for Justin Brown for "Theft of Services" Will hire an attorney if needed
 
Quick Update: I took my kids to the park yesterday which happens to be just down the street from his house. He was outside as I drove by. With it being a Sunday and him with his kids I pu$$ed out and elected to not stop and talk to him. But he's still driving the same truck so I'm going to swing by and if I see his truck in the driveway i'll knock on the door and see if he'll give me an update.
 
Quick Update: I took my kids to the park yesterday which happens to be just down the street from his house. He was outside as I drove by. With it being a Sunday and him with his kids I pu$$ed out and elected to not stop and talk to him. But he's still driving the same truck so I'm going to swing by and if I see his truck in the driveway i'll knock on the door and see if he'll give me an update.
IDK how many are waiting but for me its now been 32 months 5/21/2023
 
Just curious how many other hunters have been getting the run around from Justin Brown Taxidermy out of Santaquin Utah and not getting their mounts back? I brought a buck to Justin in Fall of 2019 with a down payment. I know of 3 different hunters that also brought their animals to him that same year and are getting the run around stories as well. All hunters have put lots of money down and no sign that he even has capes or anything. He wont answer phone calls anymore. Only way to talk is to catch him at home, just to hear some other B.S. story!
I understand capes get ruined, lost, etc. But just be honest with your customers and give them back their money! So I was just wondering how many other hunters are dealing with Justin for the 2019-2020 hunting season.
Contact Edgar White Utah State Consumer Protection 801-530-6427
 
Just curious how many other hunters have been getting the run around from Justin Brown Taxidermy out of Santaquin Utah and not getting their mounts back? I brought a buck to Justin in Fall of 2019 with a down payment. I know of 3 different hunters that also brought their animals to him that same year and are getting the run around stories as well. All hunters have put lots of money down and no sign that he even has capes or anything. He wont answer phone calls anymore. Only way to talk is to catch him at home, just to hear some other B.S. story!
I understand capes get ruined, lost, etc. But just be honest with your customers and give them back their money! So I was just wondering how many other hunters are dealing with Justin for the 2019-2020 hunting season.
Talk to Edgar White Ut state Consumer protection 801-530-6601
 
You’re wasting your time it’s over. everything is long gone.
You are probably right. If he sent out hides to a commercial tannery and didn't pay for them they will only hold them for 30 days after completion. They have the right to sell them to recover cost. We as taxidermist sign a contract with the tanneries. It could also that something happened prior to sending them, if they were frozen in a freezer and the power got cut or freezer went out. I can't see him offloading the antlers. So I would agree with Horsecorn and agree the hide and money are long gone. Hopefully the antlers are still around. I would have definitely stopped if I seen him in yard. We loose that part of privacy when we start working out of where we live. But I respect you for not interrupting his Sunday.
 
The state investigator told me today Justin admitted he has my hide. 5/2/2023 I wont tell the rest of the details yet
Lol guarantee he is lying to the investigator just like he has so many times to me and other hunters that have asked the same questions "are you getting close to being done", "do you have my cape back yet", etc.
 
That's good news!! Hopefully you guys get some answers.
The only answer unfortunately is, that Justin is a thief! Who knows how much money he has from all the hunters that gave him a deposit or paid him in full up front. I think he either ruined a ton of capes due to a freezer going out or a moth possibly damaging them. Or he has sold capes on the internet. I have no idea. I just don't understand how he can lie to so many people and not return them their money! If I was him I would be hesitant on taking his truck to far in the mountains or out on the desert. He might have a long walk home. I think he has pissed off a lot of guys.
 
I just saw this post. I took a Mt. Goat to Justin in September 2020. Foolishly I paid him $3000. The following t year my son took him an elk and paid $500. We have been getting the run around ever since. Luckily we both have our horns but that’s it.
 
I just saw this post. I took a Mt. Goat to Justin in September 2020. Foolishly I paid him $3000. The following t year my son took him an elk and paid $500. We have been getting the run around ever since. Luckily we both have our horns but that’s it.
If you need a cape send me a PM. I’m allowed to shoot four mountain goats a year and I would be willing to sell a cape this fall for a really reduced price to help you out.
 
If you need a cape send me a PM. I’m allowed to shoot four mountain goats a year and I would be willing to sell a cape this fall for a really reduced price to help you out.
Thank you SS!
I will see how this plays out through the summer and let you know. I am very interested, thanks for your generosity.
 
If he doesnt live there where is all the capes horns and equipment ? any one know where he is?
I just saw this post. I took a Mt. Goat to Justin in September 2020. Foolishly I paid him $3000. The following t year my son took him an elk and paid $500. We have been getting the run around ever since. Luckily we both have our horns but that’s it.
Justin Brown still lives there! That’s a FACT! Dude is a piece of ****. All of you guys have been told nothing but lies about your mounts, capes and euros. Back story… the dude has had multiple affairs on his wife. His life goal now is to mentally abuse and threaten his soon to be ex-wife and kids. I know you all don’t wanna hear it but it’s facts. He’s nothing but liar and THEIF. He’s the only one living at the residence now. Every time you guys call or knock on the door he made the kids lie for him.

His previous Tanner Colt Clay stopped working with him because of all the dishonesty and customers calling for there capes. He then started using Mont from
Dry Mountain prep and tanning. They also won’t tan for him anymore because of the issues. All the capes,horns and euros are in the garage. Piles and piles of stuff. The freezers are full. All he did was take deposits and your animals. It’s a FACT! You’d **** if you seen inside of the garage. He was asked about giving people’s stuff back and his response “I don’t give a ****”
He didn’t even renew his business license this year for taxidermy. Before any of you come at me I’m a very close insider. I’ve been watching this and seen all this go on for couple years now. Something has to be done! Honestly it disgusts me, knowing people have worked hard for their money, put in for points for years, countless hours scouting. In the end you want your mount, euro, cape or whatever it may be so you can enjoy the treasure at your home. Justin is a thief point blank. He now has stolen property. You’ve asked for your items and he doesn’t care. People need to stop worrying about his feelings or ***** foot around his ***** ass and fight back.
Post about your stuff on social media, don’t keep it in forums. Don’t hold your hand on your ass and think the DWR, police or state are gonna do anything. You want your stuff back fight for it make him accountable and embarrassed. Fight like MEN! Face to face make him own his ****.

He drives a 2016 red F150 four door
With black wheels. It’s always parked in the driveway.
His address is : 239 W 100 S Santaquin, Utah 84655
801-822-4393

He also works at Thorpe Burial Vaults
1267 West 800 North
Mapleton Utah
801-489-6111

I’m another person fallen victim to his lies and dishonesty. Now I’m taking a stand and trying to get the truth out to you all and whoever else needs to know. At the end of the day He needs to make it right.
 
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It amazes me that the police can't do anything about this! Maybe you guys should all get together and go to the police with your complaints. I'm betting a judge would issue a search warrant if enough of you guys got together. I mean if 10-12 guys show up at the police station it would definitely garner some attention! Basically, he stole stuff!

Sounds like the guy could be a druggie or drunk too. I NEVER leave the horns/antlers with my taxi until he calls and says he's ready to work on my mount. He actually requests that people keep them until he's ready for them. Besides, why would I want to be without them for months??

We had a situation here in Green River (Wy) where a druggie taxidermist was basically doing the same thing. He got his a$$ busted. I can't remember the exact outcome of the case, but it wasn't good for him.
 
Contact me I have a case number with the State of Utah Consumer Protection I am looking for Justin Brown for "Theft of Services" Will hire an attorney if needed
I gave him a mountain goat in 2019 and paid him half up front. I talked to him a few weeks ago. Giving the same old story of his wife moving out and bs. I live a block away from his house and I had to send mean text messages to him to get a response
 
Why haven't you guys gone to a judge and got a writ of ownership yet? Had to do this with a mechanic once who was holding a car over a disputed bill. Get a lawyer tell the judge what's going on, tell him you want to recover everything as the legal process plays out. The judge should issue a writ that the sheriff will have to enforce.
 
I gave him a mountain goat in 2019 and paid him half up front. I talked to him a few weeks ago. Giving the same old story of his wife moving out and bs. I live a block away from his house and I had to send mean text messages to him to get a response
You live a block away and he has had your goat since 2019? Walk over, and get your **** back. Should not be a problem for you.
 
Why haven't you guys gone to a judge and got a writ of ownership yet? Had to do this with a mechanic once who was holding a car over a disputed bill. Get a lawyer tell the judge what's going on, tell him you want to recover everything as the legal process plays out. The judge should issue a writ that the sheriff will have to enforce.
I am trying to get my hide back but before a judge will give you ownership you have to show you have some evidence its yours.
If you are sueing for 15K of less you go thru small claims in Santaquin court but you cannot get your hide back but you can sue for its worth or you can sue in Provo District court to get a court order for your personal property (hide) that the constable or sheriff will go confiscate
 
You live a block away and he has had your goat since 2019? Walk over, and get your **** back. Should not be a problem for you.
I wish it was that easy, I live about a half a mile away and he ignores texts and phone calls and knocks on his door as well. He has my antelope cape from 2020 and my boys deer cape from 2021. He claims he had employees working for him that didn't tag anything correctly so he doesn't really know who's is who's.
 
I am trying to get my hide back but before a judge will give you ownership you have to show you have some evidence its yours.
If you are sueing for 15K of less you go thru small claims in Santaquin court but you cannot get your hide back but you can sue for its worth or you can sue in Provo District court to get a court order for your personal property (hide) that the constable or sheriff will go confiscate
Don't you have a receipt for the deposit that would prove he took possession? I'm sure you have pictures as well. He's in the business of taxidermy, I'm sure a judge would understand that most of the hides/skulls/antlers in his house/business are not his. This is actually unbelievable, I've never had a mount take longer than a year, how in the **** are you people taking him more stuff when he hasn't finished what he has?
 
I wish it was that easy, I live about a half a mile away and he ignores texts and phone calls and knocks on his door as well. He has my antelope cape from 2020 and my boys deer cape from 2021. He claims he had employees working for him that didn't tag anything correctly so he doesn't really know who's is who's.
Easy as finding out when he gets off work, watch him pull in and get your stuff back. Show up at his work. Better than pleading yoir case on MM. My brother is my taxidermist so I know where he lives. No issues here. ?
 
This isn't a taxi issue, but I had a similar thing happen when my son paid some guy to do some work on a car. guy took the money and blew him off. It's been years but what we did is have a law office type up a legal Letter of Demand (I think thats what it was called). We had it sent to his employer, his parents and I personally hand delivered one to him personally. What it does is promise legal recourse should the person that was paid for services not rendered, does not comply. It's been 20 years but my son got his money back the next day.

It could be a vehicle to look into without getting lawyers and courts and all that involved. A law office merely has their paralegal or secretary draw up a letter. Ours was free, literally.
 
Plenty of free forms on the internet. But having a law firm on the header would help.

I think I spent $75 to have a lawyer draft one and send it. A letter coming from them would draw some attention.
 
Stop by the mortuary and talk to his mom or dad. He may not respect anyone else but he respects his parents. Treat them with the same respect as you give your own parents. A guy may be able to get their help if you earn their trust. They are the only people that could get thru to him.

Justin posted about mental health and stress on his Facebook. The whole situation is a sad deal with him, his family and clients. It is probably cheaper to buy new capes for any common animal. Don’t let him drag your mental health down to his level.
 
Stop by the mortuary and talk to his mom or dad. He may not respect anyone else but he respects his parents. Treat them with the same respect as you give your own parents. A guy may be able to get their help if you earn their trust. They are the only people that could get thru to him.

Justin posted about mental health and stress on his Facebook. The whole situation is a sad deal with him, his family and clients. It is probably cheaper to buy new capes for any common animal. Don’t let him drag your mental health down to his level.
I'm friends with him and haven't seen him post anything about mental health and stress on his Facebook or any social media accounts? Although I know the alot of the story I haven't seen him post anything in months.
 
I wish it was that easy, I live about a half a mile away and he ignores texts and phone calls and knocks on his door as well. He has my antelope cape from 2020 and my boys deer cape from 2021. He claims he had employees working for him that didn't tag anything correctly so he doesn't really know who's is who's.

I'm friends with him and haven't seen him post anything about mental health and stress on his Facebook or any social media accounts? Although I know the alot of the story I haven't seen him post anything in months



If your friends with him why is he ignoring you since 2020?
 
I'm friends with him and haven't seen him post anything about mental health and stress on his Facebook or any social media accounts? Although I know the alot of the story I haven't seen him post anything in months.
December 28, 2021 on Facebook. Appears this all has been going on for longer than months.
 
I'm friends with him and haven't seen him post anything about mental health and stress on his Facebook or any social media accounts? Although I know the alot of the story I haven't seen him post anything in months



If your friends with him why is he ignoring you since 2020?
December 28, 2021 on Facebook. Appears this all has been going on for longer than months.
He hasn't been ignoring me since 2020 he's only been ignoring me for about two months which is still annoying.

Ya I knew this had been going on for quite a few years.
 
Did you warn everyone you knew to stay away?
No because he kept giving everyone the run around bs about the tanner being the problem because that was during covid. I've always been super nice in trying to get ahold of him (including the text i sent him last night) but that doesn't work he just doesn't give a **** about anyone. I know of one kid that he had been ignoring about his mountain goat I think he's on this post that finally text him something along the lines of "Hey mother f***er" and I think he got a reply back but other than that he seems to have fallen off the face of the earth
 
Stop by the mortuary and talk to his mom or dad. He may not respect anyone else but he respects his parents. Treat them with the same respect as you give your own parents. A guy may be able to get their help if you earn their trust. They are the only people that could get thru to him.

Justin posted about mental health and stress on his Facebook. The whole situation is a sad deal with him, his family and clients. It is probably cheaper to buy new capes for any common animal. Don’t let him drag your mental health down to his level.
That’s no excuse. If you have mental health issues, then quit taking money and animals from guys, continuing to make the situation worse. I use to feel bad for the guy and I bought his sad stories for awhile. Not anymore. It took my wife showing up on his front porch, but she got my elk and deer back from him. If any of you have your stuff at his place, go in person, with an officer and demand it back. He’s a thief and ran a pretty good scam for awhile. Sounds like it’s finally catching up to him.
 
That’s no excuse. If you have mental health issues, then quit taking money and animals from guys, continuing to make the situation worse. I use to feel bad for the guy and I bought his sad stories for awhile. Not anymore. It took my wife showing up on his front porch, but she got my elk and deer back from him. If any of you have your stuff at his place, go in person, with an officer and demand it back. He’s a thief and ran a pretty good scam for awhile. Sounds like it’s finally catching up to him.
You sure have it figured out! Fix those mental health issues by stopping them! We should spread the word to drug addicts, alcoholics etc.

Your wife must be a bad ass fighting your battles for you!
 
Sounds like Utah needs to auction off a few more tags for the Mental health/Stress management awareness and betterment of its down trodden and non responsive Taxidermists. Good luck to all getting their Chitd back.
#TaxiMentalHealthMatters #Tri
 
You sure have it figured out! Fix those mental health issues by stopping them! We should spread the word to drug addicts, alcoholics etc.

Your wife must be a bad ass fighting your battles for you!
Are you retarded?

She was getting them for me for a Christmas present ditship. I had been asking him for months to finish them. She just went and showed up at his house and got them back.
 
Are you retarded?

She was getting them for me for a Christmas present ditship. I had been asking him for months to finish them. She just went and showed up at his house and got them back.
Christmas present but you had been asking him for months? Hey no offense!Please don’t send your wife after me, I won’t hit a women.
 
That’s no excuse. If you have mental health issues, then quit taking money and animals from guys, continuing to make the situation worse. I use to feel bad for the guy and I bought his sad stories for awhile. Not anymore. It took my wife showing up on his front porch, but she got my elk and deer back from him. If any of you have your stuff at his place, go in person, with an officer and demand it back. He’s a thief and ran a pretty good scam for awhile. Sounds like it’s finally catching up to him.
Where did I say it was an excuse?
Facts were shared and a new way to contact him was given. Simple to understand.
 
Oh **** be careful guys! @Bux n Dux ’s wife just showed up at my house! Oh boy did I get it! I will never run my mouth on a hunting forum again. I’m sorry I hurt your feelings @Bux n Dux it will not happen again! No doubt who wears the pants in that house!
 
That’s no excuse. If you have mental health issues, then quit taking money and animals from guys, continuing to make the situation worse. I use to feel bad for the guy and I bought his sad stories for awhile. Not anymore. It took my wife showing up on his front porch, but she got my elk and deer back from him. If any of you have your stuff at his place, go in person, with an officer and demand it back. He’s a thief and ran a pretty good scam for awhile. Sounds like it’s finally catching up to him.
Will you have your wife go get my boys deer cape and my antelope cape back from him please haha
 
You need to brush up on your 3rd grade reading comprehension. Or brush up on your utah lingo.
Yeah well, you said nothing about July or Christmas in your original post, that was my point. You only said that your wife went and retrieved your belongings.
Laugh it off, you set yourself up for some ribbing with the way you worded it.
Glad she got your stuff back for you though…
 

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