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how to mount a whitetail
« 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

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« 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.
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« 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.  :D
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« 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.
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« 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.

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« 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.
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Re: how to mount a whitetail
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2006, 07:16:12 AM »
Buckskin,
I'd love to see some of your mounts!!!! ;D
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