Thread: Taxidermy Tahr

I have a random question for this area of the forum where I have never ventured previously, I hope you all who inhabit here can help me!

A few days back my missus found a stuffed 'mountain goat' (thar?) on Trademe: https://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-c...3056666677.htm

Now, this exact piece has a history with us as a couple: he (Jeffery) was in a bar in central Auckland when we went out on our first date! I have a photo of him with us somewhere even.

The price on him is raising quite rapidly, and it is getting near to what I can not afford.

Oh learned folk here, what is a piece like this (without sentimental value) actually worth?

I like tahr too much to shoot one, but out of interest, how much would you be looking at to shoot and have one stuffed to a similar effect (whole body, scenic setup etc)?? Even if I could shoot one, I can guess hauling it whole out of the bush is a real bitch? (I only shoot rabbits which are slightly easier in all aspects)

Cheers