My first elk is almost home

[mms2]

Got my first elk in 2021 WY. got some in progress pictures. I know its not the biggest but I am stoked cant wait for it to come home.

 

[Nickofthewoods]

Nice bull and good looking mount!

 

[Elkoholic87]

Who is the taxidermist?


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[rambo2345]

Looks good.

 

[mms2]

Who is the taxidermist?


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Nate Winterland out of WY

 

[mms2]

I know he is no monster but I'm curious what you guys think he would score?

 

[elkguide]

Score means nothing.
The question is, "When you see that mount, do you remember a great hunt and do you smile?"
Nice mount and a great elk.

 

[svivian]

Score means nothing.
The question is, "When you see that mount, do you remember a great hunt and do you smile?"
Nice mount and a great elk.

agreed I wouldnt worry about the score it means nothing in the grand scheme of things

 

[mms2]

I do I worked for it, got it on the last day.

I never asked at the time but I have been asked a lot in the last year by others I'm from Indiana so no one here has a frame of reference every one thinks its huge. also know that the photos in the field make a huge difference. I always read threads about people not being able to judge and the internet makes everything bigger. In my head he is about 260-270 was wondering if I was off.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Who cares about score, you only get the 1st one once and you should be proud to display that mount in your home.

 

[Laelkhunter]

"Score" has to do with it's value as a Trophy. It's a Trophy to you, and is a beautiful bull. Many hunters hunt their entire life and never see one like that, much less shoot one and you have him in your living room. Plus you have the memories that will last forever. Congratulations on your Trophy. He really looks good.

 

[ocurtis]

Out of curiousity, what does a quality shoulder mount like this cost? I have always just DIY european mount

 

[GSPHUNTER]

"Score" has to do with it's value as a Trophy. It's a Trophy to you, and is a beautiful bull. Many hunters hunt their entire life and never see one like that, much less shoot one and you have him in your living room. Plus you have the memories that will last forever. Congratulations on your Trophy. He really looks good.

110% agree. Great bull.

 

[mms2]

Out of curiousity, what does a quality shoulder mount like this cost? I have always just DIY european mount

It varies some but around 1600

 

[Dwnw/theAltitudesickness]

Did a Euro on my last elk as well. Quote for shoulder was around this $1500 mark as well.

 

[mms2]

if/ when I get another bull I will go euro unless it was a true monster... this will always be my first.

 

[wsaelee]

Looks beautiful. Gratz

 

[Larry100]

Awesome ! I am still waiting on my first big bull to shoulder mount!

 

[Nick992]

Congrats man! Looks good

 

[WI in the west]

Confrats on the nice bull! Score ot up when you get it back. Itll probably be a nice reality check on how big a 300 inch bull is lol. My first bull was similiar to yours i thought he was 270 ish, he was really a 230 5x6. It didnt matter to me but it made me realize and respect how big a 300” bull really is. But congrats again its exciting getting your first one back!