Which pose/form for bull elk mount?

[RuRu12]

I’m trying to decide what position/form to pick for mounting my bull. I definitely want a wall mount semi-sneak, but I’m torn between full shoulder or offset shoulders. Does anyone have some pics that you can share to help me decide?

 

[c3]

These are the look I always seem to gravitate to.

Big Bull

• c3
• Apr 4, 2023

 

[DaveD]

This is my favorite one I have. 15' ceilings sure help with options.

 

[Kooper1021]

My 90 bugle

 

[257Tony]

I have 2 bulls using this form, one left and one right. My favorite so far

 

[RuRu12]

This is my favorite one I have. 15' ceilings sure help with options.
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This is my favorite one I have. 15' ceilings sure help with options.
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Is this a full shoulder? Do you know what form manufacturer this is from?

 

[RuRu12]

I have 2 bulls using this form, one left and one right. My favorite so far

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Is this an offset shoulder? Do you know which taxidermy supply company makes the form?

 

[RuRu12]

This is my favorite one I have. 15' ceilings sure help with options.
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You are definitely right about high ceilings. I have a 16’ flat ceiling where my bull will hang.

 

[257Tony]

Is this an offset shoulder? Do you know which taxidermy supply company makes the form?

I don't know, sorry. I bet a taxidermist could figure it out though.

 

[nontypical]

I prefer the bugling or posturing poses on my deer and elk.

 

[Snoopdogg]

@Uttaxi1 might know.

 

[RuRu12]

I don't know, sorry. I bet a taxidermist could figure it out though.

Too bad. I like this pose.

 

[jims]

I always like additional shoulder on my mounts. Table or base pedestal mounts with sculptured backs always look fantastic for elk. There are also a few wall pedestals that don't look too bad if your antlers have clearance. There are a bunch of taxidermy supply catalogs that have lots of different mannikin options. Most taxidermists can modify them to exactly what you want.

What's also nice about pedestal mounts on a base is you can pivot them to the perfect angle for the best view in the particular room.

Here's a link to a few examples in the taxidermy forum:

Lets see your elk pedestal mounts | Taxidermy

Trying to get an idea of how I want to mount my bull. It has to be a pedestal I know that and I'm not a big fan of open mouth mounts so let's see what you got!

www.monstermuleys.info

 

[Uttaxi1]

@Uttaxi1 might know.

It's available only at Dave Ferguson taxidermy supply in Harrisville Utah. It's the 45 degree sneek. It's available in 28,30,& 32 inch models

 

[Uttaxi1]

It's not an offset shoulder. It's one of my favorites. I use it quite a bit.

 

[Buckfever34]

My favorite one. Day I picked him up.