Had my October antelope professionally done as an European mount - very happy with it. Now I don't know if I want to display it on the wall - "hooked" or on wood; or displayed on a table on wood. Hmmm. I know it's an individual choice, but would like to hear from you guys on what you did with your European mount. Thanks.
Displaying European mount?
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TimeOnTarget
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Mine have all went on the wall.
zachthebowhunter
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Snag a skull hooker and put it on the wall. Those things make hanging euros really easy and look really good.
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The wood plaque is a nice touch, no doubt. The downside is that it displays your antelope buck in a nose-down position that appears to rob the mount of some of its length. The hook will display the head in a more natural position where the buck’s length will be more evident. But, of course, the hook doesn’t look nearly as nice as a pretty piece of wood. So... there’s the trade-off you need to weigh. Good luck. It’ll be nice either way
Topgun 30-06
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I like the way this turned out and also have my best mule deer buck on one just like this.
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Pronghorn have to be on some sort of pedestal ( I like the wall pedestals ) to look right, in my opinion. Since their horns a nearly 90 degreed from plane, if they are mounted flat like a traditional euro, they look silly. I do mine with a ~45 degree pedestal and mount above eye level.
Not the best photo, but give you an idea of how I do it. I will say, I think a slightly larger background plaque would have been better.
Not the best photo, but give you an idea of how I do it. I will say, I think a slightly larger background plaque would have been better.
zachthebowhunter
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I really like that with the bottom jaw! Looks really neat
onpoint
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I've mounted a few lopes on table top pedestals. A small piece of oak, some fabrication and stain, presto.....
p_ham
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I have some that i have attached to wood I've picked up in the field. This years elk is going on an old juniper fencepost i found.
Speeddmn
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table hooker, also a good option
jquigley
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I make these wood mounts for them. I like changing the colors up and just having something a little different. Used New Mexico flag colors for my Gila Bull.
rtraverdavis
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That mount is awesome! You could sell those.
hauntedbywaters
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That is really cool!
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noharleyyet
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My wife says get some more...she likes em
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MThuntr
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I like this one...simple but classy
noharleyyet
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Angled plaque;
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Flat plaque;
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