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Community => Taxidermy & Scoring => Topic started by: HUNT on November 17, 2009, 03:39:20 PM

Title: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: HUNT on November 17, 2009, 03:39:20 PM: I am doing a shoulder mount for my elk this year and was hoping to get some suggestions on what would look good. I was hoping some of the Taxi's would offer their opinions since they see them all the time. I put a vaulted ceiling in the living room when I built the addition that is 16 ft at the peak, so height isnt an issue. I was thinking something that turned to the left, but let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: bow4elk on November 17, 2009, 03:42:04 PM: I like a sneak or semi-sneak pose, slight turn left or right. This minimizes wall space and highlights the the details of the face. I'm not a big fan of bugling poses. :twocents:
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: HUNT on November 17, 2009, 03:46:56 PM: I'm not a fan of the bugling poses either. I guess I should have mentioned that.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 17, 2009, 03:54:55 PM: -I'm in the same dilemma, I'm liking this one pose the best I think, its a left turn with the head sorta looking down and it really showes off the top tines of my bulls rack, bucklucky may have a pic of the pose, But I'm still not 100% sure yet. Sorry BL, lol!
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: bow4elk on November 17, 2009, 03:56:08 PM: It kind of goes without saying but walk through your house and figure out where you want it or where it will best fit. For example, a left turn pose will look funny if it doesn't look into the room or open space. If you might move in the future, you might consider a more straight-on or very slight turn to get the most versatility in the future.

That is a great bull and will make a great mount. Congrats again!
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: HUNT on November 17, 2009, 04:10:11 PM: My living room is roughly 20x24 with 9 ft walls and vaulted ceiling. The peak is at 16 ft.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: bucklucky on November 17, 2009, 05:31:45 PM: I know exactly what form you should think about putting that bad boy on. Ill get ya a picture for ya. It will show off the width of that bull real well. Its a real nice relaxed sneak look.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 17, 2009, 05:58:41 PM: with that class of bull i don't think you could go wrong in any position
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: HUNT on November 17, 2009, 09:55:48 PM: Quote from: bucklucky on November 17, 2009, 05:31:45 PM
I know exactly what form you should think about putting that bad boy on. Ill get ya a picture for ya. It will show off the width of that bull real well. Its a real nice relaxed sneak look.

Thanks Charlie
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: Joe_Hunter on November 22, 2009, 01:17:46 AM: Go with something different
Research came out with a sight OM 45 degree semi sneak. It's very distinctave looking and not allot of them around. Check them out on their web site
Good lick
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: bucklucky on November 22, 2009, 01:24:22 AM: This is the Research 45 degree slight open mouth you are refering to. It is altered a bit .
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: bucklucky on November 22, 2009, 01:28:09 AM: Hey Hunt, this is the form I thought would look good on your bull. Sorry I dont have any finished pics quite yet, but I will post those soon......I hope ;) I didnt get a straight on shot though. It looks real nice with a cape on it.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: bucklucky on November 22, 2009, 01:36:41 AM: Here is a full sneak that really shows off the width on a bull. I got a picture of a bull somewhere that kind of resembles yours. I'll have to find it though. There is alot of head modifacations on this form to get it to look right though.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: bucklucky on November 22, 2009, 01:40:08 AM: Well here is one of a wide bull. Its not a finished mount but you get the idea. Hope these pics help ya out.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: groundhog on November 22, 2009, 02:21:40 PM: That big six that is not finished has some incredible tine length! Is that a Washington bull?
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: HUNT on November 22, 2009, 07:10:43 PM: I'd sure like to see the pics of that one once you put the cape on it. I don't have to decide for 3 or 4 weeks yet. Since mine will be up in the vaulted ceiling that would show off his width and the fronts. What do you call that one, a relaxed sneak with a turn?

Thanks for your help. I love the way your mounts turn out.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: HUNT on November 22, 2009, 07:14:11 PM: Quote from: bow4elk on November 17, 2009, 03:56:08 PM

That is a great bull and will make a great mount. Congrats again!

Thanks... I'm pretty happy with how the hunt turned out. I'll remember it for a lifetime.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: lovebohn on February 07, 2011, 10:44:14 AM: What mount did you end up getting? I'm in the same position right now. A 6x6 that scored a little over 300.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: Roperfive88 on November 22, 2024, 12:52:42 AM: Quote from: bucklucky on November 22, 2009, 01:28:09 AM
Hey Hunt, this is the form I thought would look good on your bull. Sorry I dont have any finished pics quite yet, but I will post those soon......I hope ;) I didnt get a straight on shot though. It looks real nice with a cape on it.

What form is this? My dad's choosing a form for his bull and i really like this pose.
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 22, 2024, 06:45:25 AM: Congratulations on a great bull! I’m I the same boat as you considering which form to use. I really like bucklucky’s suggestion!
Title: Re: Elk shoulder Mount Options
Post by: Alan K on November 22, 2024, 10:30:46 AM: Haven't seen Charlie on here for a while. This thread is 15 years old, so there may not be a quick response or one at all... :dunno: