Sorry SW the way your first post reads makes it sound like you were talking bad about taxidermists, but now that you have explained what you meant I am sorry for saying my 2 cents. I really don't think a lot of people who hunt realize the amount of work and time that goes into doing taxidermy work and a lot of people whine and groan about turn around times, I can tell everyone this, if you want your animal to be returned to you quick you are going to get a half a@#ed mount, but if you let the taxidermist take his time you will be happy with the results! I have done some taxidermy before, but not near as much as my brother does, and I can tell you if you let the artists that they are do their work you will be glad with the results, just like a painter you wouldn't want to rush a painter cuz that is a lot of money to pay for a crappy painting!