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Old 12-15-2011 | 11:52 AM
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I would like to save these antlers, I didn't shoot the deer but they have sentimental value (long story) Here is my question, can these antlers be mounted on another skull (european mount) the antlers were split, I used a plaster to put them together but I don't really think it looks very good. Thanks Doc





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Old 12-15-2011 | 01:07 PM
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I have used uncle mikes mounting system you get through Cabelas. the mule deer I did looks great . No one ever knew it was plastic. good european mount. any good taxidermist can remount those antlers. But they charge way too much and they take forever.
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Old 12-16-2011 | 09:16 PM
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You may try an artificial deer skull from McKenzie Taxidermy Supply.
Here are a couple of different ones.
Just remove the antlers from the skull plate and attach to the artificial skull. Instructions are included.
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Old 12-18-2011 | 05:30 PM
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Looks like You did a very good job on fixing that set of Antlers.....nice Collection You have there!
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Old 12-19-2011 | 03:57 PM
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DocD: Your mounts display well on that type of wall. I don't think I would use a plaque
unless you were planning to add a name, year tag or discription. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 12-19-2011 | 06:48 PM
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Thanks for the help & comments, It really is appreciated, Doc
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Old 12-19-2011 | 11:31 PM
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Looks Good!
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Old 12-21-2011 | 07:56 PM
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Very nice bucks Doc! And yes, the one you did looks great. I agree about not putting a plaque on them, they look great right on the wall as is. Where you from...man those are some nice bucks you've taken for sure.
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