Opinions on mounting a whitetail vs just a skull mount

[philos]

I took pretty a decent buck here at home recently. Pics are in the whitetail section of forum under South Carolina Buck.

My hunting buddies tell me I should get him mounted since he has wide spread. I am happy with the deer but the tine length looks a little disproportionate and doesn't seem to me to make for a better looking mount than the couple I have already.

I like the skull mounts-I have a few of those already.

Please tell me your opinion. I do not consider myself a trophy hunter but I like antlers as much as the next guy I just don't want a bunch of deer shoulder mounts unless they are truly exceptional.

 

[huntsman22]

I do euro's and pop 'em onto a cottonwood burl. Works for me.....

 

[camping1601]

If you have to ask the answer is no. Do a Euro. That's pretty neat^^^^

 

[realunlucky]

Cotton wood burls are pretty awesome I'm going to have to get some. I've went with euro mounts because of low ceilings and they just take less wall space

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[Backpack Hunter]

It's a personal decision, but for me I like the look of a euro more.

 

[AdamW]

I agree that if you are really on the fence about it but lean toward liking euro mounts there is nothing wrong with that. I like a good shoulder mount as much as the next guy but in the end it comes down to what you like best. I looked at your buck pics and it is a nice buck for sure. FOR ME, if I took that deer this season, I would euro mount it.

 

[camping1601]

I just looked at your pics and I personally think the wide short tined racks make the best euros.

Congrats on a great buck!

 

[Randle]

Here is what I did with my buck from last year. I like way the brown looks with the teeth still whiteView attachment 44179
I will probably get a skull hooker for it

 

[Deepshax]

I like euros, save that mount money for more hunts/gear

 

[timekiller13]

I have a few shoulder mounts, but doubt I will get anymore. Have done several euro's over the last few years and I like the way they look, the cost and my wife prefers them over shoulder mounts.

 

[Northernpiker]

I'm with the others...if you have to ask...get the euro. Save the space(and money) for that exceptional deer.

 

[BH107]

My rule is only spend the money on a full mount if it's bigger than you already have.

 

[16Bore]

Shoulder mounts are about the Walmartiest looking thing since the butt out tool. Never been a fan. Not that I have a shed full of racks, but the only way I'd have one done is if it was SO big that taxidermists were begging to do it for free.

 

[dog812]

I only do Euro mounts, but I am a diy kind of guy. If I could do a shoulder mount myself I'd deff go that route . If I am paying for one..... I'll always have euros ha ha.

 

[KurtR]

I like shoulder mounts but how big it has to be is a personal decision.

 

[N2TRKYS]

A shoulder mount looks way better than a euro mount to me.

 

[charvey9]

I say if it is a unique rack, or a memorable aminal/hunt, I lean toward a shoulder mount.

 

[philos]

I really appreciate the responses.

I'll make a trip to see taxidermist to look at the deer again. He did a euro mount for me before and was waaay cheaper than a shoulder mount. If I could go back in time I would like not have mounted a couple of mine and would ave this guy mounted instead.

Thanks again for all the feedback

 

[elkyinzer]

The thing with a shoulder mount...it has to be well done. Tremendous difference between a $300 high production studio mount vs. the work of a true artist. A good shoulder mount has nice clay work and finishing so that you feel like you are looking at a living animal, truly a beautiful piece of art.

That said, I have 3 whitetail shoulder mounts, and really only have room for 1 or 2 more before my man cave reaches what I would consider "tacky" level. I do love a good Euro mount, especially on dark antlered bucks with good mass. At this point in my life I don't want a full scale trophy room, just a nice living room to showcase a few and still be comfortable to my family and non hunting guests. So I am saving those spots on the wall for some pretty high standards. Obviously your question is a personal one but that is my thought process.

 

[ncstewart]

I don't have a lot of room so I done euro on the last good one I killed.
Another thing to consider is in the future you can always get a cape and have it mounted if you do euro if you change your mind.


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