Mount Pose Suggestions

[Stlbaseball1]

Pose might not be the right word, but im not sure what is. For those of you that have experience, what is the best mounting pose/form to highlight a wide rack (23.5 inch inside spread)? Any pictures or tips would be appreciated!

 

[Jcalder]

Head up. Turned or straight

 

[MUP]

I've always tried to have my mounts pose in the way they were prior to taking them. It's worked out great thru the years, as I can recall each hunt vividly just by looking at the individual mount and what pose was used. I've used sneak, semi sneak, full alert as a few.

 

[PalsPal]

I haven't had one mounted in years, but I think you might want to consider where you plan to hang it.

You wouldn't want to have it turned left or right, and then when you hang it, it's looking at a wall instead of an open room.

 

[bowtechgump]

I think personally the full sneak turned to put his stronger side out front is the best to showcase a wide heavy deer.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

View attachment 204348 I think personally the full sneak turned to put his stronger side out front is the best to showcase a wide heavy deer.

I agree

 

[redblood]

View attachment 204348 I think personally the full sneak turned to put his stronger side out front is the best to showcase a wide heavy deer.

I dont think that deer has a weak side

 

[tntrkkllr]

Whatever you decide, 100% do ears back. It'll make the 23.5' look 30' the pic posted above would be a really good choice just have to decide left turn or right turn ( depends where you want to hang him )

 

[Stlbaseball1]

Thanks guys. This is very helpful. For where he is going the picture above would work perfect. I'm thinking it may be the one! Really appreciate it.

 

[backyardtndeer]

I've always tried to have my mounts pose in the way they were prior to taking them. It's worked out great thru the years, as I can recall each hunt vividly just by looking at the individual mount and what pose was used. I've used sneak, semi sneak, full alert as a few.

Same here. May look at an online catalog of forms to get an idea of what you like. Maybe check these out https://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/Shoulder-Manikins-C919.aspx

 

[Andy S.]

Any reputable taxidermist should have 2-3 books with examples of forms/mounts (McKenzie, Ben Mears, etc), as well as a recommendation for you. Another thing to consider with deer mounts and especially wide antlers is "where" you plan to hang him on the wall. He needs to fit (especially if near a corner where two walls meet), and he needs to be turned the correct way for folks to see him when they are in the room. Good luck with your choice.

 

[fairchaser]

Offset with a slight head turn, ears back!

 

[rem270]

I think the perfect mount if anyone is undecided is a semi sneak. I like a full sneak but imo it takes the right buck to look good on it.

 

[Lost Lake]

I've always tried to have my mounts pose in the way they were prior to taking them. It's worked out great thru the years, as I can recall each hunt vividly just by looking at the individual mount and what pose was used. I've used sneak, semi sneak, full alert as a few.

This is usually what I have done in the past.

Consideration also has to be taken as to where it'll hang.

 

[BLOODTRAIL]

20 inch inside.

 

[Jbird22]

Semi-sneak, ears back is my favorite. Full sneak also looks good. Either way, ears back is a must IMO.

At 23.5" inside, it'd be hard to do anything to take away from that spread.

 

[TN Larry]

I like the McKenzie 6900 series with ears back. As said above though, your taxidermist should have a book showing different forms.

2014 Deer - McKenzie 6900 Series

I got my deer back today that was killed opening day in 2014. A buddy from work does taxidermy on the side and has gotten behind both due to getting overwhelmed with the amount of deer that he took in the last two years and taking care of his parents. I am super tickled. It's my biggest deer...

www.tndeer.com

 

[Union Co. Boy]

View attachment 204348 I think personally the full sneak turned to put his stronger side out front is the best to showcase a wide heavy deer.

2X

 

[30-06 type of guy]

Mine was 21"

 

[Ski]

I agree with the ears back. Nothing makes a rack shrink like big ears stretched face out like big white satellite dishes. The entire premise of the mount is to showcase the antlers, not the ears.