Often asked: How To Do A European Deer Head Mount?

How do you prepare a deer head for a European mount?

How To Make a European Mount

1. Remove the skin from the skull.
2. Gently boil the skull in saltwater for about 2 hours and check it.
3. After you’ve picked some of the meat off, put the skull back in the pot for an hour or so.
4. I use an electric power washer (a garden hose with high speed nozzle will work) to blast the meat and soft tissue off the skull.

Where do you cut a deer’s head for a European mount?

Cut a line to the bone from the back of the skull over the top of the nose to the mouth. Cut to the bone around each antler. Cut a line joining the cut from each antler to the cut between them.

How do you make a European skull mount?

1. Step 1: First, remove the hide, eyes and flesh from the skull with a sharp knife, and take extra care to pry the hide from the base of each antler – a flathead screwdriver works great.
2. Step 2: Next, fill your pot with water and place it on the lit burner.
3. Step 3: Place the skull in the pot and let it sit for 1-2 hours.

Can you bury a deer head for European mount?

Easiest Way to Clean a Deer Skull: Part 1. The European Mounts are gaining popularity. You can bury the skull. Or you soak the skull in warm water for about a month (Maceration).

How much does a European deer mount cost?

North American Species

Deer – Mule Add $40 if lower jaw is included	$149
Deer – Whitetail Add $40 if lower jaw is included	$149
Elk Add $50 if lower jaw is included	$325
Pronghorn Antelope Add $40 if lower jaw is included	$149
Wild Boar / Domestic Hog	$199

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How do you seal a European mount?

The best for sealing is Polycrylic clear satin spray. Just use one light coat. I hold the skull by the rack and do it by hand. It helps to rotate as you spray and Continue shortly afterwards.

How do you whiten a deer skull with baking soda?

Baking soda works wonders at finalizing the skull. Bring the water to a boil once again and dial it back to a simmer. Leave the skull in for another 45 minutes to an hour. After this round, at least 90% of the meat should be off the skull.

How much is a mounted deer head worth?

The long story short is you should expect to pay a minimum of $500 for a quality deer mount, and don’t be surprised if that figure pushes to $600 or more.