Pedestal habitats

OpeningDay · Feb 9, 2023

Hello all,
I am looking for pedestal habitat ideas for my 2023 Henry's buck mount.

I am pretty set on an octagon type barn wood pedestal, but I am lost when it comes to habitats to add to the top. Any pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

CFMuley · Feb 9, 2023

Match the terrain you killed it in? That’s what I always do.

PRCnut · Feb 9, 2023

Doesn’t have to be to elaborate or they just collect dust and cobwebs!

Congrats on the great buck! Rifle or muzzy tag?

OpeningDay · Feb 9, 2023

CFMuley said:
Match the terrain you killed it in? That’s what I always do.

Thats not a bad idea at all. Rocky, bushes and grass covered hillside. Steep

OpeningDay · Feb 9, 2023

PRCnut said:
Doesn’t have to be to elaborate or they just collect dust and cobwebs!

Congrats on the great buck! Rifle or muzzy tag?
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That is a SWEET BUCK!!

PRCnut · Feb 9, 2023

OpeningDay said:
That is a SWEET BUCK!!

If you don’t mind me asking how many points you used? How wide is your buck? You can pm if you like ?

OpeningDay · Feb 9, 2023

PRCnut said:
If you don’t mind me asking how many points you used? How wide is your buck? You can pm if you like ?

25 points used. Muzzy tag. Buck is 31 1/2" wide.

PRCnut · Feb 9, 2023

OpeningDay said:
25 points used. Muzzy tag. Buck is 31 1/2" wide.

Awesome! Trying to decide where to burn my points this year. Archery or muzzleloader tag. Hopefully the winter doesn’t harm to many.

Shadow · Feb 9, 2023

Dry grass and a few sagebrush branches should do the trick, based on the kill site picture. I like to use spray foam on top, rasp it down once it’s dry and give it a bit of an uneven texture. Once that’s done, I spray paint flat black, smear the foam with elmers wood glue and sprinkle a thin layer of screened dirt onto the glue. Gives the top a nice texture without much dirt.

Shadow · Feb 9, 2023

Here are a couple I’ve done. It doesn’t really take much habitat, just whatever feels right. The elk had some pine stuff and a few rocks added later but you’ll know what looks right to you.

Iddogguy · Feb 9, 2023

Good Choice.
Nice Buck!

Elknut33 · Feb 10, 2023

OpeningDay said:
Hello all,
I am looking for pedestal habitat ideas for my 2023 Henry's buck mount.

I am pretty set on an octagon type barn wood pedestal, but I am lost when it comes to habitats to add to the top. Any pics would be greatly appreciated. ThanksView attachment 102609

You could sprinkle dust and grass clippings on top and that buck will make it look amazing!!

Packout · Feb 10, 2023

No habitat. Use a pretty piece of stone counter top- granite, marble, soapstone, etc... There are lots of color choices. Stone looks more crisp, easier to clean, and won't deteriorate over time. Habitat usually looks old after a few years and is a pain to keep clean.
I'd make sure the cabinet has a door and shelves in it. Makes it useable for some storage.

zachs90bsu · Feb 10, 2023

OpeningDay said:
Hello all,
I am looking for pedestal habitat ideas for my 2023 Henry's buck mount.

I am pretty set on an octagon type barn wood pedestal, but I am lost when it comes to habitats to add to the top. Any pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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OpeningDay · Feb 10, 2023

PRCnut said:
Awesome! Trying to decide where to burn my points this year. Archery or muzzleloader tag. Hopefully the winter doesn’t harm to many.

You won’t go wrong with the Henry’s. It’s an amazing place!

PRCnut · Feb 10, 2023

That’s what I’ve heard! Still kicking it around between that and the oak creeks or pauns.

OpeningDay said:
You won’t go wrong with the Henry’s. It’s an amazing place!

StraightSix · Feb 20, 2023

Hit me up if you need a barn wood pedestal built. Congrats on a beautiful Henry Mtn buck!

wytex · Mar 9, 2023

Packout said:
No habitat. Use a pretty piece of stone counter top- granite, marble, soapstone, etc... There are lots of color choices. Stone looks more crisp, easier to clean, and won't deteriorate over time. Habitat usually looks old after a few years and is a pain to keep clean.
I'd make sure the cabinet has a door and shelves in it. Makes it useable for some storage.

Something that matches the natural stone in the area.
Storage is a great point, good use of space.