Author Topic: how to mount a whitetail (Read 1955 times)

steve66 · « **on:** May 10, 2006, 08:50:14 AM »

heres a link to another forum that describes how to mount a whitetailed deer. even has pictures

http://nodakoutdoors.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=25722

Buckskin · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2006, 10:11:55 AM »

I just recently helped my taxidemist do a buck for me. A nice 12 pointer that I shot with the bow last fall. I was suprised how little there was to it. I would say that it took about 4 hours minus the tanning process (which I did not help with). There obviously is some art to it that you can't learn over night, but it was an amazingly simple process. If I could figure out how to post a picture I would, it turned out great.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2006, 11:34:19 AM »

Quote from: Buckskin

I just recently helped my taxidemist do a buck for me. A nice 12 pointer that I shot with the bow last fall. I was suprised how little there was to it. I would say that it took about 4 hours minus the tanning process (which I did not help with). There obviously is some art to it that you can't learn over night, but it was an amazingly simple process. If I could figure out how to post a picture I would, it turned out great.

Yes the process is simple, but making the deer look good is another question. There is a lot of fine detail that goes into a quality mount. JMHO.

Buckskin · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2006, 09:18:32 AM »

I agree, detailing takes some tricks and an eye for it, but there still isn't a lot to it. I have a huge pair of antlers that my neighbor gave to me a few years ago. Its really cool, 14pt with 2 massive drop tines. It scores almost 180. My taxidermist is giving me a cape, and I am going to see what I can do with it.

shinbone · « **Reply #4 on:** May 29, 2006, 04:09:18 PM »

let me know how it goes when you mount your first deer.lol i got a dollar to a dime that sez your opinion will change.

Buckskin · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2006, 04:19:48 AM »

I already did my first mount. I did every thing but painting. And there was nothing to that. I had some instruction, and my taxidermist showed me how to do the detailing on one side, I did the other. Looks as good or better than any of my professional mounts. So how much would you like to put down??? At ten to one, lol.

huntmdown · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2006, 07:16:12 AM »

Buckskin,
I'd love to see some of your mounts!!!!