Elk Mount Suggestions for mine and my son's bulls

[AZWeber1970]

Good afternoon- I received the call that it is time for me to choose the forms for mine and my son's 2022 bulls. I thought we had made the decisions (semi-sneak left turn for mine and semi sneak straight forward)- but secondi guessing myself now as I want to be sure to have poses that really accentuate the features on their racks. I have 20' ceilings so height is not an issue. Can you take a look at these images and provide feedback on what poses would be the best? I don't want the taxidermist have to tilt the racks forward to get them to stay off the wall.

 

[butcherboy]

You would be fine with the poses you have chosen. Pretty much all taxidermy supply companies have manikins that address the issue of antlers touching the walls. A good taxidermist can mount them without tilting the antlers forward which would completely change the way they are supposed to look for an elk. The right manikin, tilting the whole head and not the rack, adding to the back of the manikin (as long as you have enough cape). I don’t see you having an issue but there are options just in case.

 

[Dakota Dude]

For yours, I think it would do sneaking right turn, just so that the bigger side get accentuated a bit more. Nice bulls, That length on yours is seriously impressive. That brow tine made me do a double take!

 

[Wheels]

I’m a fan of this form.

 

[WBrim]

Great looking bulls. Go with your gut, stick to your plan.