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Title: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: Hornseeker on December 07, 2010, 07:51:48 AM: Well, I'm glad to say that this 375+ bull I corked this year does not have a space efficient RACK... But... that is also becoming a problem. I do NOT have a high ceiling area in my house... What is the best way to mount one of these big bulls that doesn't just look TACKY hanging on the wall? I am almost thinking a pedestal mount that can slide into a corner.... I dont know....Any ideas...?? Pics Welcome!
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: quadrafire on December 07, 2010, 07:59:10 AM: Just add an addition to your house :chuckle:. Or send him to me I have a vaulted ceiling. He would look great over my fireplace.
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Post by: bobcat on December 07, 2010, 08:08:42 AM: European mount. :dunno:

Or buy a new house.
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: GoldTip on December 07, 2010, 08:15:04 AM: I personally think the pedestal mounts look better on the truly huge bulls, like the one you killed this year. I think you get a better first person look at just how giant they truly are, and they work really well in a house with normal height ceilings.
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Post by: lokidog on December 07, 2010, 08:15:20 AM: Pedestal mount is probably the best idea, other than dedicating a new room to it. Be sure to have the pedestal made into a cabinet if you do that, that way you get some extra storage as well. My dad did one with two Mexican muleys on it but the base doesn't open so lost that potential space.

Good luck. Whatever you do I am sure you will enjoy your new addition.
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Post by: bucklucky on December 07, 2010, 08:23:46 AM: Ernie, I vote pedestal . Trust me, you wont regret it ;)
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Post by: whacker1 on December 07, 2010, 08:25:04 AM: sneak or bugle get you the clearance that you need for the celing, but then stick out the length of the shoulder mount. Maybe a full turn bugle will save you some depth. My cousin mounted a 300 bull in a bugle at a semi turn in the corner of his house and then put a couch in the corner at a 45 degree angle, which gave him the necessary room. of course you have the added problem of another 70+ inches of antler. Pedestals are more money, but give you som added room you are looking for.

Bottom line. Bull Elk and Bull Moose take up a lot of space.
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: Hornseeker on December 07, 2010, 08:30:28 AM: Good Ideas! I'm thinking Pedestal is going to have to be it....
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Post by: bucklucky on December 07, 2010, 08:31:11 AM: Bugle sneak mount that can be modified to a closed mouth.
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: Hornseeker on December 07, 2010, 08:43:39 AM: NICE
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Post by: bucklucky on December 07, 2010, 08:47:53 AM: A bonus to your bull Ernie is that is has some seriouse long hair and main . That will make your bulls mount ppop even that much more! Im betting it has a 8 inch main or so and thick. I dont see that many capes with super good hair in washington. Maybee 1 - 2 a year.
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: Hornseeker on December 07, 2010, 09:08:54 AM: Sweeeeeet... He is/was a pretty bull...that is for Sure!
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Post by: rougheye on December 07, 2010, 03:36:45 PM: i would say pedestal mount , Charlie did an awesome job on mine . Cool thing is if im having company over i can move it around . Just like having a Christmas tree all year but way cooler :chuckle:
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on December 07, 2010, 03:45:26 PM: yep have to agree pedestal mount

Joe
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Post by: Hornseeker on December 08, 2010, 05:19:39 AM: From all I've seen the last few days....I think its GOT to be like this one...
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Now...what to make the pedestal look like... hmmm... natural with Rock and Juniper or Aspen...or a nice walnut cabinet or...???? Too many decisions!!!! I've got the time and skeeeelz to make any sort of ped...... I Love ASPEN trees and may have to incorporate one...

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Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: rasbo on December 08, 2010, 05:24:34 AM: ah Earnie,your elk mount is going to need its own area code :chuckle:
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Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 08, 2010, 05:29:51 AM: Do a full body mount, but like its laying down and get rid of the couch. :chuckle:
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Post by: ICEMAN on December 08, 2010, 05:50:55 AM: Skylight over the antlers? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: Hornseeker on December 08, 2010, 06:45:15 AM: It is actually really stressful... My wife is NOT excited about it...which makes it less fun for me... which sucks.... :'(
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on December 08, 2010, 07:06:52 AM: Quote from: Hornseeker on December 08, 2010, 06:45:15 AM
It is actually really stressful... My wife is NOT excited about it...which makes it less fun for me... which sucks.... :'(

If the wife is not happy then no one is happy!!!! Just freeze the cape it will last for a while and decide after the holidays, when times are less stressful :)
Title: Re: Space Efficient Elk Mount....????????
Post by: Hornseeker on December 08, 2010, 09:58:23 AM: ohhh....she's ok... just not as excited as I am...

And oh... no... no worries....I wont be killing one bigger any time soon....probably never.