Moose Mount

Iowan · Apr 12, 2024

My taxidermist is asking how I want my moose mounted form/position?

I know I want it looking straight on but not sure about other head positioning.

Anyone have a picture or form they think is a good idea?

I have no idea where I am hanging it but someday, I hope to have it over a large stone fireplace in my lake house - can't afford it though if I keep moose hunting.

Thanks.

Tikka · Apr 12, 2024

Please do any form other than an upright alert form…

Tikka · Apr 12, 2024

Great bull by way…

Tikka · Apr 12, 2024

I like semi sneak on moose…

Stillwater165 · Apr 12, 2024

Nice bull !!!! Very nice !

woodturner · Apr 12, 2024

Really nice moose .
If you put him over the fireplace, he will get dirty from the smoke, etc. Find a spot a bit away from the fireplace.

elkassassin · Apr 12, 2024

Are The Antlers Gonna Be Pinned?

Or Do you Have A 72" Doorway?

SS! · Apr 12, 2024

Could almost add on to your house with how much they are charging these days for a drop off hunt.

. I feel like I’ve seen this posted before but it looks like a bull from renfros area? I remember when those hunts were 2k

I give away most my moose racks so I’m not the one to answer the question. But please share once done!

CFMuley · Apr 12, 2024

Im certainly no expert on this, but if he’s going to be up high, I’d make sure the mount has him looking down quite a bit. A buddy has a 70 something inch bull in his trophy room and it’s hard to see much other than the fronts with how high it’s hung and the head position.

mulecreek · Apr 15, 2024

I did a right turn semi-sneak. Very pleased with the results.

Wapitiwilly · Apr 15, 2024

Not a bad look for a moose if you have room

Packout · Apr 15, 2024

Nobody holds their moose antlers for photos angled back like most mounts pose the antlers. You can drop the nose more on upright moose mounts, which rolls the antlers up more. There is no better way to show the antlers than a euro- which is the pose I'd choose. You could work the antlers/skull cap onto a replacement euro.
For reference, look at the difference of antler placement between the photo of the bull, which is approx how most forms would pose the antlers, and the photo of holding the antlers. Of course that's my opinion.
If you really want a shoulder mount, then get an upright pose turned either way. Then have the taxidermist alter the form to drop the nose a few inches and roll the antlers up. The best would have it with a receiver in the brisket to mount it on a pipe/rod so the mount can go on a bracket on the wall, to allow it to rotate some (or even placed on a pedestal).

johnnycake · Apr 15, 2024

Packout said:
Nobody holds their moose antlers for photos angled back like most mounts pose the antlers. You can drop the nose more on upright moose mounts, which rolls the antlers up more. There is no better way to show the antlers than a euro- which is the pose I'd choose. You could work the antlers/skull cap onto a replacement euro.
For reference, look at the difference of antler placement between the photo of the bull, which is approx how most forms would pose the antlers, and the photo of holding the antlers. Of course that's my opinion.
If you really want a shoulder mount, then get an upright pose turned either way. Then have the taxidermist alter the form to drop the nose a few inches and roll the antlers up. The best would have it with a receiver in the brisket to mount it on a pipe/rod so the mount can go on a bracket on the wall, to allow it to rotate some (or even placed on a pedestal).

+1. Team Euro, all the way.

But given that you skull capped him and are wanting a shoulder mount, find a taxi that would give you a head down, one side lower than the other as much as possible. Mimic the head swaying swing thing those swamp donkeys do

Iowan · Apr 16, 2024

In hindsight I think I would do a Euro, but that ship sailed. Thanks for all the input.

Homer · Apr 16, 2024

I’m a minimalist anymore…..Since you cant euro I’d do something like this….I only included the link for the pic. I think a nice tight leather wrap and plaque would be a simple job at home….

Moose Antler Mounting Kit – Walnut Creek Hardwood

johnnycake · Apr 16, 2024

Iowan said:
In hindsight I think I would do a Euro, but that ship sailed. Thanks for all the input.

The right taxidermist should be able to put that skull cap onto a replica euro and make it look pretty good. Or you could do the classic type of panel mount like Homer posted a link for. Assuming you have the cape for a shoulder mount, you could always sell it and likely make a bit of progress towards the next hunt.

copple2 · Apr 16, 2024

+2 on the euro train. I'm with @Packout and @johnnycake.

LIK2HNT · Apr 16, 2024

Heck, see if SS would send you a skull

Robiland · Apr 19, 2024

LIK2HNT said:
Heck, see if SS would send you a skull

Screw that, Im gonna see if he'll send me his antlers since I will never afford an Alaskan hunt now days. Ill pay for shipping too!

Buck300 · Apr 20, 2024

Robiland said:
Screw that, Im gonna see if he'll send me his antlers since I will never afford an Alaskan hunt now days. Ill pay for shipping too!

If you’re really serious about buying antlers and paying the shipping check @grenda on Instagram. He usually sells a bunch every year along with wolf and wolverine skins etc. His moose and brown bear hunt videos aren’t half bad either.

HunterHarry · Apr 23, 2024

Buck300 said:
If you’re really serious about buying antlers and paying the shipping check @grenda on Instagram. He usually sells a bunch every year along with wolf and wolverine skins etc. His moose and brown bear hunt videos aren’t half bad either.

I follow him.
He's really good!!

JPickett · Apr 23, 2024

Whatever you do put a little bit of a turn to the head. I have mount I did straight in that I really regret. Putting a head turn makes so much difference in adding some life

yotebuster17 · Apr 23, 2024

JPickett said:
Whatever you do put a little bit of a turn to the head. I have mount I did straight in that I really regret. Putting a head turn makes so much difference in adding some life

Especially moose, straight on moose es no bueno. Here’s a pic of my ND canadian moose. He’s in the shop awaiting a few other mounts before I rearrange the living room. I can get the form info if you need it. I did a similar pose with opposite turn and different ears for my Idaho shiras. AK/Yukon will go right between em on the wall if i get one this fall.

Skidmore · May 17, 2024

yotebuster17 said:
Especially moose, straight on moose es no bueno. Here’s a pic of my ND canadian moose. He’s in the shop awaiting a few other mounts before I rearrange the living room. I can get the form info if you need it. I did a similar pose with opposite turn and different ears for my Idaho shiras. AK/Yukon will go right between em on the wall if i get one this fall. View attachment 143340