Euro Mounts and Taxidermy Upkeep

[Martin77]

Quick question…what does everyone use to keep their Euro Mounts looking nice. I’ve heard WD[emoji640][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]] for the horns but before I do anything I would like to hear everyone’s ideas on here first. Thank you

 

[mark-hunter]

I wipe the dust.

I have one euro mount from red deer (stag), dated 1968, which I inherited from grandfather.
That one had yellowish color of bone from ageing.
I removed it from the plaque, and applied peroxide 30% (standard chemical for scull whitening).
On application of chemical I heard the sound like the bone was cracking.
The scull did not crack, but the yellowish color was not removed either.
I aborted the attempt, and put it back on plaque, and back on the wall.
Since then, I just wipe the dust.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Johnsons Paste Wax is what we use on antlers and horns. Unfortunately, they stopped making the stuff. Minwax still makes paste wax. Haven't tried it yet.

 

[wiyofa]

I wipe the dust.

I have one euro mount from red deer (stag), dated 1968, which I inherited from grandfather.
That one had yellowish color of bone from ageing.
I removed it from the plaque, and applied peroxide 30% (standard chemical for scull whitening).
On application of chemical I heard the sound like the bone was cracking.
The scull did not crack, but the yellowish color was not removed either.
I aborted the attempt, and put it back on plaque, and back on the wall.
Since then, I just wipe the dust. I recently installed a Honda windshield on my Pioneer and it’s been a great upgrade. It really helps reduce wind and debris while riding, especially on dusty trails. The fit was perfect and installation was pretty straightforward. I went with a vented model, which gives me some airflow control during warmer days. If you’re looking to improve comfort and visibility, a quality windshield is definitely worth considering.

Hi, I’ve had two WY antelope and a small high-cascade buck taking space in my freezer for some time now. My daughter would like to see them on her wall when she moves to MT. I need recommendations for someone to call about making some euro mounts. Much appreciated!

 

[mark-hunter]

@wiyofa

My taxidermist works on occasion for national hunting museum. I could recommend him, but unfortunately we both live in Croatia.

 

[Wyfox]

Hi, I’ve had two WY antelope and a small high-cascade buck taking space in my freezer for some time now. My daughter would like to see them on her wall when she moves to MT. I need recommendations for someone to call about making some euro mounts. Much appreciated!

Just about any taxidermist will do euros. I prefer to find one that has dermestid beetles, makes a nicer euro with the nasal cavity complete.

Our local high school biology program has a beetle room and they do skulls for hunters during hunting season and charge $75-100 per, it helps fund the school. When you drop your head off there's always 4-5 kids skinning heads in the room.

 

[mark-hunter]

dermestid beetles, makes a nicer euro with the nasal cavity complete.

What are the dermestid beetles? Never heard of this?!

 

[Wyfox]

What are the dermestid beetles? Never heard of this?!

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