If you’re fortunate enough to harvest an antlered animal for the freezer this fall, a European mount is a tasteful way to display the antlers in your home or garage. Taxidermists often charge a couple hundred bucks for the service, but it’s a great DIY project. Everyone seems to have a different way to do it, this is my process.
If you’re fortunate enough to harvest an antlered animal for the freezer this fall, a European mount is a tasteful way to display the antlers in your home or garage. Taxidermists often charge a couple hundred bucks for the service, but it’s a great DIY project. Everyone seems to have a different way to do it, this is my process.
Things you’ll need:
One propane burner
One 5-7 gallon propane tank
One large pot (a pot for deep frying turkey is about the right size)
Pressure Washer
One small paintbrush
One container of 40 volume hydrogen peroxide
Dish washer detergent
Duct tape
Aluminum foil
Sharp knife
Latex Gloves
Eye Protection
Clothes that won’t mind being dirty.