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A shoulder mount displays the head, neck, and upper shoulders of the animal mounted on a wall. A full body mount preserves the entire animal in a lifelike standing or action pose, usually on a habitat base. Full body mounts cost 3 to 4 times more and require significantly more floor and wall space.
A european mount (also called a skull mount or euro mount) displays the cleaned and whitened skull with antlers or horns attached. It is the most affordable mount option, typically costing $100 to $300. European mounts have a rustic, minimalist aesthetic and require minimal wall space.
European mounts have the fastest turnaround, typically 2 to 4 weeks since they require only skull cleaning and whitening. Shoulder mounts average 6 to 12 months. Full body mounts can take 12 to 18 months or longer due to the complexity of the form work and habitat construction.
A deer shoulder mount typically needs 24 to 30 inches of wall width and 36 to 48 inches from wall to nose tip. Elk shoulder mounts need 36 to 48 inches of width. Plan for at least 18 inches of clearance on each side and adequate height - typically 6 to 7 feet from the floor to the top of the antlers.
No, this is not possible. A shoulder mount uses a different cape cut that only preserves the upper body hide. Converting would require an entirely new cape and specimen. It is important to decide on mount type before caping to ensure the correct field cuts are made.
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