Rhino Horn On Mount Use Original or Replica

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I was fortunate enough to harvest a White Rhino this fall in RSA and was wondering if people use the real horns or replicas on killed rhinos. I am getting the skull and a replica for that bit was planning to use the real horn on a shoulder mount. What are thought and opinions from guys that have killed one, use real horn on mount or get replica and lock real horn in safe?
 
When I harvested a White Rhino last year I was strongly warned by literally everyone involved in the hunt to use a replica on the mount and put the real horns in the safe. The reason I was given is that on the black market a rhino horn is the most valuable commodity in the world on a per-ounce basis. Thus, criminal organizations will not only poach rhino horns but will break in and steal real rhino horns from trophy collections. I have not done the research to know if this is true, but I am not taking any unnecessary chances with my horns.
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JD Noblin said:
When I harvested a White Rhino last year I was strongly warned by literally everyone involved in the hunt to use a replica on the mount and put the real horns in the safe. The reason I was given is that on the black market a rhino horn is the most valuable commodity in the world on a per-ounce basis. Thus, criminal organizations will not only poach rhino horns but will break in and steal real rhino horns from trophy collections. I have not done the research to know if this is true, but I am not taking any unnecessary chances with my horns.
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Good to know I’m on the fence. Great rhino by the way it’s quite a feeling to harvest them with a double rifle isn’t it?
 
rafter3 said:
I was fortunate enough to harvest a White Rhino this fall in RSA and was wondering if people use the real horns or replicas on killed rhinos. I am getting the skull and a replica for that bit was planning to use the real horn on a shoulder mount. What are thought and opinions from guys that have killed one, use real horn on mount or get replica and lock real horn in safe?
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Congratulations and as mentioned yours is a great problem to have. How about some pictures.
 
Here are a few pics.
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That's awesome. Beautiful trophy. The outfitter I use in the Free State has a lot of Rhino on their place and does a lot of hunts. More than my budget will allow. I can take a bunch of buffalo for what they cost.
 
I love rhino. I don’t know what your hunt was like, but for me, it was the pinnacle of my hunting career. Congratulations and best of luck with figuring out your incredible dilemma!
 
Betterinthebush said:
I love rhino. I don’t know what your hunt was like, but for me, it was the pinnacle of my hunting career. Congratulations and best of luck with figuring out your incredible dilemma!
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It was pretty emotional actually it finished my Big 5 and Dangerous 7 such an amazing feeling!!
 
rafter3 said:
It was pretty emotional actually it finished my Big 5 and Dangerous 7 such an amazing feeling!!
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My most sincere congratulations. Rhino is the second of my B5. I know and understand your feelings.
 
Thank you sir!!! What do you have left for the Big 5?
Betterinthebush said:
My most sincere congratulations. Rhino is the second of my B5. I know and understand your feelings.
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rafter3 said:
Thank you sir!!! What do you have left for the Big 5?
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Lion (I’m biding my time and am on a call list. It’ll come.)

Buff (had several opportunities. Waiting for “the one”)

Ele (probably will be the last of my 5) I want a big bodied bull from Bot/Namibia.

I’m only just starting on my journey.
 
Congrats on the rhino! I need a rhino and leopard to round out my dangerous 7. As for what I’ll do with it, I’m not sure but more than likely use a replica for a shoulder mount and display the horn
 
Betterinthebush said:
Lion (I’m biding my time and am on a call list. It’ll come.)

Buff (had several opportunities. Waiting for “the one”)

Ele (probably will be the last of my 5) I want a big bodied bull from Bot/Namibia.

I’m only just starting on my journey.
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Awesome and good luck!!!
 
Oil & Dirt said:
Congrats on the rhino! I need a rhino and leopard to round out my dangerous 7. As for what I’ll do with it, I’m not sure but more than likely use a replica for a shoulder mount and display the horn
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Yes, I’m doing a replica for sure to go on the skull and really leaning towards using the real horn on the shoulder mount but I have a few years to figure that out lol
 
I would highly encourage you to put the actual horn in a safe. Or , better yet, you are going to not (wink) import it at all. For you and (especially) your families welfare. This is the WWW. after all.

Just consider it.
 
Been a few years and couldn't verify it but a taxidermist had a set he said was worth $950k. Agree put the originals in a safe.
 
I’d use replicas on the mount and put the real ones in the safe or on the skull
 
I’d use a replica on the shoulder mount and use the real in a desk mount because I think those are cool.

As for being stolen I wouldn’t post pictures or tell people on the internet I had it. I believe that criminals will target them but I also don’t see how they could know you have have it if you don’t talk about it or post pictures online.
 
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