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replacing antler set from a mount
is it possible taking off an antler from a white tailed deer mount and replacing it with a new one? I know it may cause some damage but is it possible to do it with minimal damage?
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
I would think it would be much easier to buy a new cape and mount the rack from start to finish... Hopefully the expert "Mountain man" will chime in from his perspective.
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
vwj wrote:is it possible taking off an antler from a white tailed deer mount and replacing it with a new one? I know it may cause some damage but is it possible to do it with minimal damage?
Yes, it can be done. Depending on the skill level of the person doing the work, the outcome can range from totally undetectable to some visible damage.
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Mountain Man wrote:vwj wrote:is it possible taking off an antler from a white tailed deer mount and replacing it with a new one? I know it may cause some damage but is it possible to do it with minimal damage?
Yes, it can be done. Depending on the skill level of the person doing the work, the outcome can range from totally undetectable to some visible damage.
I got a good one bowhunting this year Im getting mounted but by the time I found him his cape was chewed up. I am using an 8 pointer I shot in gun season for the cape. The taxi said the antlers match up well. However is it noticeable when a taxi puts diff antlers on a cape? Or does it usually look unoticeable? I hope you know what I mean. Im not really sure how its done.
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
I would get another cape.
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
I too would get another cape...BHB, you can use a different cape and it will not be noticable. of course if you use a cape from a 1 1/2 year old buck, it would look funny putting antlers of a 5 year old stud on it because the mold for the head would have to be small so the cape would fit.
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He did get another cape, read his post. He worded the subject and first post poorly.
No it won't be noticeable.
No it won't be noticeable.
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
If your getting a new cape from a similar age buck, it should not be noticeable.
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It seems there are two questions here now.
For the OP, yes you can take a completed mount, remove the antlers and put new antlers on it. The top of the head would have to be rehydrated, the stitches cut, and the skull cap/antlers removed. Then the new rack and skull plate would be attached to the manikin, some clay may be needed to fill in any gaps around the new skull plate to match the old mount, then sew up the incision(s) where the stitches were cut.
The second question is can you use a replacement cape? Yes you can, and all the taxidermist does is use the replacement cape to mount your deer. When doing this, the cape should be roughly the same size as the deer you shot and from a deer of the same age you shot. In most cases the cape should fit around the burrs without any problems but sometimes a little trimming of skin around the burrs or grinding of pedicle bone under the burr might be needed. When done you shouldn’t be able to tell a replacement cape was used.
For the OP, yes you can take a completed mount, remove the antlers and put new antlers on it. The top of the head would have to be rehydrated, the stitches cut, and the skull cap/antlers removed. Then the new rack and skull plate would be attached to the manikin, some clay may be needed to fill in any gaps around the new skull plate to match the old mount, then sew up the incision(s) where the stitches were cut.
The second question is can you use a replacement cape? Yes you can, and all the taxidermist does is use the replacement cape to mount your deer. When doing this, the cape should be roughly the same size as the deer you shot and from a deer of the same age you shot. In most cases the cape should fit around the burrs without any problems but sometimes a little trimming of skin around the burrs or grinding of pedicle bone under the burr might be needed. When done you shouldn’t be able to tell a replacement cape was used.
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
Yeah I did word it kind of weird looking at it...
Anyways the buck Im getting mounted with a bad cape is a 3 or 4 yr old and the buck that Im going to use its cape is 3 yr old IMO. Antler sizes are different though. 141 inches compared to about 80 inches or so. Taxi said he could do it though and I trust him for the most part. Like you guys said...hope there its not a big deal and I wont be able to tell. Thanks.
Anyways the buck Im getting mounted with a bad cape is a 3 or 4 yr old and the buck that Im going to use its cape is 3 yr old IMO. Antler sizes are different though. 141 inches compared to about 80 inches or so. Taxi said he could do it though and I trust him for the most part. Like you guys said...hope there its not a big deal and I wont be able to tell. Thanks.
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
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How did this turn out? I shot a 120" 10pt years ago and wanna replace the rack with a 137"er. Instead of having a whole new mount done I'd rather swap if I could get it done for $100-200!
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How did this turn out? I shot a 120" 10pt years ago and wanna replace the rack with a 137"er. Instead of having a whole new mount done I'd rather swap if I could get it done for $100-200!
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I've had that done. First buck I ever shot was a 122 inch buck and being my fist I had it mounted. A few years ago I shot a 134 inch 8 point and had them changed out. Turned out good in my opinion.
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Bowhunter4life wrote:I've had that done. First buck I ever shot was a 122 inch buck and being my fist I had it mounted. A few years ago I shot a 134 inch 8 point and had them changed out. Turned out good in my opinion.
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If you don't mind posting what did your Taxi charge?
My taxi said it would be no problem... I just don't know what he is gonna want for $$$
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Re: replacing antler set from a mount
I'm having a rack swapped out right now and he's charging me $50. I did the same thing last year and it turned out good. It's better than paying $500 for a new mount.
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mkuf79 wrote:I'm having a rack swapped out right now and he's charging me $50. I did the same thing last year and it turned out good. It's better than paying $500 for a new mount.
Exactly!
I hope he says $50!
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