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What is the best position for and elk mount?
Uploaded on February 14, 2009I have always wondered what the best mount position for a large bull elk is. I have seen some with the bull bugling, but I wonder how great this would look in a house. It seems that when the bulls antlers extend back far enough it limits the kinds of mounts possible. Is this true? What do you think is the best elk mount?
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Bugling mount looks beautiful, but a lot of taxidermist's charge a pretty penny for this type of mount. Regardless of what you do, I would do a shoulder mount for a nice elk.
I like the bugling mount but it does cost quite a bit more than the typical straight ahead looking head. I have seen some with the head turned to the side as if looking in that direction. Placed properly on your wall this can be very attractive. I always wanted to mount a cow's head to go with the bulls but never felt so compelled enough to let go of that much cash. I still think it would look cool having one of each sex. If you are fortunate enough to get a huge bull the antlers can be removable which certainly allows easier lifting and moving it through doorways.
I like the just the antlers with a little bit of skull. The Full head mount is popular.
i would mount the elk in my house
On the wall above the stone fireplace!
For a big elk you better have ten foot ceilings!
How about a 16 foot vaulted ceiling? My son's big 6x6 is there right now, but it is going to be relocated if I get one bigger!
To WA Mtn, above the fireplace looks good but it plays hell on the mount.
I worked for Jonas Bros. Taxidermy in Denver, and have "seen it all" as for as mounts go. My advice, mounted the way YOU want to see it. Sneak left/right, bugling, skull(bleached)on wall,skull on mounting board(floor). It's up to you, see what I mean?
Congrats on the bull though.
Looking for a picture of a cool elk pedestal mount. I can't seem to find one on line (if you can believe that). Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
JB
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Bugling mount looks beautiful, but a lot of taxidermist's charge a pretty penny for this type of mount. Regardless of what you do, I would do a shoulder mount for a nice elk.
How about a 16 foot vaulted ceiling? My son's big 6x6 is there right now, but it is going to be relocated if I get one bigger!
To WA Mtn, above the fireplace looks good but it plays hell on the mount.
I worked for Jonas Bros. Taxidermy in Denver, and have "seen it all" as for as mounts go. My advice, mounted the way YOU want to see it. Sneak left/right, bugling, skull(bleached)on wall,skull on mounting board(floor). It's up to you, see what I mean?
Congrats on the bull though.
I like the bugling mount but it does cost quite a bit more than the typical straight ahead looking head. I have seen some with the head turned to the side as if looking in that direction. Placed properly on your wall this can be very attractive. I always wanted to mount a cow's head to go with the bulls but never felt so compelled enough to let go of that much cash. I still think it would look cool having one of each sex. If you are fortunate enough to get a huge bull the antlers can be removable which certainly allows easier lifting and moving it through doorways.
I like the just the antlers with a little bit of skull. The Full head mount is popular.
i would mount the elk in my house
On the wall above the stone fireplace!
For a big elk you better have ten foot ceilings!
Looking for a picture of a cool elk pedestal mount. I can't seem to find one on line (if you can believe that). Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
JB
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