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Can this deer still be mounted?
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:10 pm
I killed this buck about 4 years ago. Been sitting in the freezer ever since, because I can't decide what to do with him. Definitely the largest deer i've killed, but not a 'pretty' or symetrical rack by any means.
First, can it still be shoulder mounted after being frozen that long? And, what would the OP do, shoulder/euro/rattle antlers?
Keep in mind, this is the second largest buck taken at my small family lease in 10+ years, so I dont know if i'll see another one for a while.
First, can it still be shoulder mounted after being frozen that long? And, what would the OP do, shoulder/euro/rattle antlers?
Keep in mind, this is the second largest buck taken at my small family lease in 10+ years, so I dont know if i'll see another one for a while.
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Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:13 pm to SportTiger1
i would euro mount it myself
too assymetrical to spend the money on a shoulder mount, even though its got some nice mass
too assymetrical to spend the money on a shoulder mount, even though its got some nice mass
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:14 pm to SportTiger1
What condition is the cape in? Has it been in just a garbage sack? If you want it mounted, sure, might have to get another cape though.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:14 pm to SportTiger1
If not due to freezer burn or the hair falling out a good taxidermist can get another cape
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:17 pm to Ole Geauxt
Yeah it's in a garbage bag. I assume they'll charge extra for a new cape. Guess I need to get it out and examine it more closely.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:35 pm to SportTiger1
I had a hog in the freezer for a couple of years in a garbage bag. I finally decided to have him mounted and he looks great.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:40 pm to SportTiger1
Best case is get it mounted as is
worst case you need a new cape $100
Definitely do something because the buck has a great story to tell and it is obvious it means something to you.
worst case you need a new cape $100
Definitely do something because the buck has a great story to tell and it is obvious it means something to you.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 1:44 pm to SportTiger1
If you have the money to spend on a shoulder mount then go ahead and do that. Like you said second largest buck in 10+ years. I'd go shoulder mount no doubt.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 3:24 pm to rruss14
I think that it would be a really cool skull mount
Posted on 10/23/13 at 3:34 pm to SportTiger1
Personally, I like deer that are not perfectly symmetrical. I like the ones with character. I'd have a shoulder mount done.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 3:36 pm to SportTiger1
Good lookin deer. I would shoulder mount him, and I already 6 on the wall. Take it taxidermist and tell him wassup. Hell check it out and see what he can do. I've had to use 2 capes on mine and my taxidermist didn't charge any extra.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 3:36 pm to SportTiger1
I'd do a euro. But I'm pretty partial to them. It would take a seriously astonishing deer to get me to mount it.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 3:43 pm to SportTiger1
If you would like to kill the biggest deer of your life...get that one mounted...guaranteed! Speaking from experience....got a "questionable" mounted because I figured this is as good as it gets....same year....3X bigger....All about the memories....if it means a lot to you, mount it....If not, Euro it....
Posted on 10/23/13 at 3:53 pm to SportTiger1
After four years in the freezer the cape is trash. Any taxidermist worth his salt should be able to still mount it though with a new cape.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 4:13 pm to SportTiger1
That left side is Studly
Posted on 10/23/13 at 4:17 pm to SportTiger1
Kill another deer, save the cape, bring said cape to taxidermist along with this deer...
Posted on 10/23/13 at 4:40 pm to Stexas
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Kill another deer, save the cape, bring said cape to taxidermist along with this deer...
Yeah I called a guy near Shreveport, he said no way the cape is still good after that long. Also wanted 600 bucks to mount/replace it. I had a large deer last year that probably would have worked, but threw it away. Does the new cape have to be real close to the same size, or can they make a smaller deer work?
Definitely leaning towards shoulder mount, because I'm sure i would regret it forever if i didnt. Thanks
Posted on 10/23/13 at 5:15 pm to SportTiger1
The cape size really doesn't matter unless you use a really tiny deer, it's going to look weird. A big doe could probably work.
Posted on 10/23/13 at 6:17 pm to Croacka
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too assymetrical to spend the money on a shoulder mount, even though its got some nice mass
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