Sonora Mule Deer - Shoulder Mount Ideas

[NIGHTHAWK]

Got my mule deer cape and antlers back from Mexico. Could use some help on mounts. Please share your ideas. I have a good taxidermist in Reno.

 

[buck wild]

If you are using Boyce, then his shop knows all the poses available. Ask the experts

 

[Firebird]

My recommendation is to check wall pedestal forms-it’s a nice modern look. Your taxidermist will give you some ideas based on the measurements of the cape and should have some mounts to help your imagination in thier shop

 

[Green Chile]

Very nice! That's what you hope to find in Sonora.

 

[Fatback]

I like to pick poses that remind me of what the deer was doing prior to me shooting him. If there is a way to make that work with a wall pedestal, then I try to do that. I like walk pedestal mounts.

On the other hand, as wide as that deer is, a semi sneak with the ears laid partially back would really make his width stand out.

Here are a couple I had done in wall pedastal mounts to give you an idea of what it might look like.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Wall pedestal mount.

 

[HuntingGold]