Hippo mount

[NIGHTHAWK]

Got pics of the animal and the kill?

It looks sadly fake

What’s sad is this question and comment…

It wouldn’t have taken much effort to see in Franco’s media and posts/reports he’s taken many DG and more than one Hippo. Why the hell would you assume he would be the type of person to fake something like this once in a lifetime Hippo? BTW, this type of ambush and blatant shitting on reputable hunters posts is in really poor taste!

 

[Turner12971]

WOW that is Awesome I definitely like unique animals

 

[Nyati]

An awesome untypical, never seen anything even close to that.

Congrats and thanks for sharing !

 

[Franco]

What’s sad is this question and comment…

It wouldn’t have taken much effort to see in Franco’s media and posts/reports he’s taken many DG and more than one Hippo. Why the hell would you assume he would be the type of person to fake something like this once in a lifetime Hippo? BTW, this type of ambush and blatant shitting on reputable hunters posts is in really poor taste!

Thanks brother for covering my back.

 

[PARA45]

WOW!!!!! That is a hippo of a lifetime, congratulations! I believe you did justice to this hippo by doing a shoulder mount, well done! BTW, I didn't know that the taxidermists didn't use the real tusks.

And to the non-believer, where are you? Look at @Franco media and you'll see a picture of the animals (Hippo) he has taken.

 

[meigsbucks]

What a unique trophy. I’ve never seen a hippo like it. The shoulder mount in conjunction with the skull makes a great display.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Got pics of the animal and the kill?

It looks sadly fake

@sniper7 , the hippo critic.

 

[sniper7]

It sort of sounds like you are accusing him of making up that he got that hippo, which seems like a weird thing to do.

He has posted pictures of this hippo to the site in the past.

Not at all, just an extremely different looking animal.

 

[sniper7]

As Sabre stated; pictures of the animal were posted after the hunt. I've got better things to do than fake a hippo - unless you're referring to the taxidermy job.

That’s what I was referring to was the mount/skin.

I’m very picky when it comes to taxidermy. Croc and hippos and cats are a true test.

Congrats on a very unique hippo a true trophy

 

[A Frame66]

That's just wicked ass cool! Hats off to you sir for a fine damn trophy.

 

[Sabre]

Here's the skull
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I am a big fan of euro mounts. And that one is incredible. I keep going back to look at it. Very cool thing to see. Thanks for posting!

 

[MarkB]

The elephant and giraffe skulls in the background of the hippo skull had me knowing @Franco is a serious hunter. Yes I had a zoomed in look at that also.

Great mounts.

MB

 

[Acopperdawg]

Such a cool trophy. Was there any speculation about what may have caused the "deformity"? I cant think of a better word so I apologize, but something had to start those teeth out of alignment. An injury makes sense, but it would have had to be truly traumatic to impact the entire side of the jaw. I bet the discussion around the camp fire after you shot it was fascinating. Was the outfitter aware of this particular animal before you shot him?

 

[Raven]

It's just a fantastic hippo!
The case when a congenital deformity or an acquired defect is valued almost above trophy quality.

 

[Sabre]

The elephant and giraffe skulls in the background of the hippo skull had me knowing @Franco is a serious hunter. Yes I had a zoomed in look at that also.

Great mounts.

MB

I was just impressed he has a full time servant at his house. Seen in the first set of photos.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Hell, I just wish I could shoot a Hippo with canines the size of the one on the right side.., The left side curved tusk; Fuhgeddaboudit!

 

[WILD HUNTING SPAIN]

Hippo mount arrived earlier this week. A little bigger than I thought.View attachment 709096View attachment 709097

Thats awesome!

 

[PARA45]

Question @Franco. Is it a heavy mount? And I'm assuming the walls are reinforced to support the weight of the mount.

 

[AZDAVE]

What a special trophy! Your taxidermist did a nice job.

The tusks really make a statement. I bet you the PH and the tracking team couldn't quit smiling for a week.

Heck just looking at it I will be smiling for a week. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Franco]

Question @Franco. Is it a heavy mount? And I'm assuming the walls are reinforced to support the weight of the mount.

Not heavy - awkward. One guy had it on his shoulder while the other guy guided it onto the hook.