Bearskin or wolfskin?

[Marcus Julius]

Check with a local taxidermists. Unfortunately, most animals are usually kept by the hunter as a trophy, but occasionally they might have the chance to simply purchase them from hunters who already have thier trophy. They will usually do statues or rugs of them for retail sale. I have an uncle who hunts bear every chance he gets. He has sold a half dozen or so bear to the taxidermist, only keeping the best for himself. For an avid hunter like that, there are only so many places to lay/hang the bear rugs in one house.

Since the season is getting started, you might want to let your local shops know that you're in the market for one. If I'm not mistaken, you'll want it done with only the skull, but no lower jaw. And you'll have to let them know ahead of time, so they don't do the usual full head. When doing rugs, they also usually attach felt to the inside of the hide, which you may not want.