First Bow Deer- Freshly Mounted
 

The taxidermist called last night to tell me he just got my deer on the wall, so I went over to see it. It still has to dry for at least 4 weeks before he'll let me take it but I took a couple of quick cell phone pics to show you guys for now. They're not the best quality but I'll post real pics when I can bring him home and control the lighting.

When I first took the deer to the taxidermist, he asked what form I wanted and I just pointed to one on his wall that I liked a lot. Well, when I saw my buck I could tell the form he used was NOTHING like the one I had originally chosen. But he did a fantastic job and I really like it a lot. Even though it's a lot more "straight up" than I had originally wanted (asked for semi sneak). I like the head turn though, something a little more unique than the same pose everyone seems to get. The taxi is a perfectionist, and it shows. Once this deer is totally finished I'll post some detailed shots of the eyes, etc. He does excellent work for a good price.

Another thing...I did not notice this when I first shot the deer..but when I saw the mount my jaw dropped! He has a faint double white patch! It's small, but its definitely there. I can't believe I didn't see it til now! Pretty much made my day. I can't wait to get him home and on my wall!

By the way..if you think he's ugly, don't tell me :) I am incredibly happy with him and I'll feel bad if you don't like him.

Very nice looking whitetail buck young lady! You sould be very proud of yourself for shooting such a big buck!

Thank you :) He scored 161"

thats actually one of my favorite poses for should mounts... and that is one hellova first bow deer!!!!!!

Congrats!! Awesome Deer and Nice mount! :)

Dan

no doubt a nice one.

If someone says thats ugly then sign me up to hunt a ugly deer! Thats a impressive deer.

What kind of bow is that? It almost looks like a Genesis?

NICE buck!

Congrats he will look good on your wall.

It is a Mission Menace. I really like it.

And he will look INCREDIBLE on my wall, right next to my fiance's 155" buck he got last year. If he gets done in time, I might take him to the Iowa Deer Classic in Des Moines. Last year in the Ladies division, the winner was 165". Mine's close to that so maybe I will win a prize :)

Very nice mount. Sure will look good on your wall!!!!!

im jealous...
nice friken buck fer a 1st bow kill...congrats...it looks good high up like that, and the head turn, dead on.

Very nice, Congrats on the harvest!

The more I look at it, the more I love it! When I shot him he was standing exactly like that. I really hope he passed on his genetics. I've never seen a deer with this much mass around our area. His bases were 5.5" and his smallest mass measurement was 4.5"!

Looks nice turned out well!

with that head turn it's just all about where you hang it now. I have a pose like that and found it has to be in the right spot on the wall where the traffic shows it off best. In a corner looking out for example.

Great job by the way. Your first! Wow. Big shoes to fill now.......

Beautiful buck!!!

Awesome, good looking buck, and nice mount. It'll look great once gets the finishing work done on your wall. Are you going w/ a panel on back? Being a bow buck I'd consider a arrow head shaped panel. Just something to think about.

Very nice!

Wow congrats on a awesome buck and a awesome mount.. He did a great job on it and you should be proud..Walt

Thanks guys :)
He will be at the Iowa Deer Classic on the 27th of this month. I haven't decided if I will put a wood panel on the back. I like them both ways. I guess it depends on how much it costs. How do you attach the mount to the panel.

Pretty work pretty work

Very awesome deer. I would be very proud for him to be hanging on my wall. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Very nice trophy! congrats :)