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Antler mount help

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  1. gbrlvrst

    gbrlvrst Newb

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    I just harvested my first Elk yesterday and I want to do an antler mount. Do I cut the skull plate and leave the antlers attached or do I just cut off the antlers? This is my first DIY mount. Any advice?

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    gbrlvrst, Aug 29, 2010
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    skull plate
     
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    Leave the antlers attached to the skull. Let the skull dry for a while before you attempt to mount them.
     
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    Congrats on the Elk .
     
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    Iowa Bowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Well Done !

    Congratulations on your harvest.
     
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    got it handled, thanks all.
     
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    You should leave the antlers on the skull plate. Giving them time to dry out before you cut them out of the skull to mount on a plack.
     
    Dickie Tunes, Aug 29, 2010
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