My $20 D.I.Y. Deer Mount
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My $20 D.I.Y. Deer Mount
Two years ago I hiked about 1.6 miles back into the National Forest here in Michigan. I shot a great 8 pointer. Unfortunately I didn't have the $500 for a shoulder mount so I just kept the skull plate. Today, I walked into my local Goodwill store, and there was a very nice deer mount for $20. It was a 3 1/2 year old deer but was just a big 3 point, bad genetics. So with a little help from google, some ingenuity and patience I procured my nice public land 8 point rack to the $20 shoulder mount. This is my favorite buck I have ever taken because I got him 1.6 miles in on public land, worked hard dragging him out and now in a way I can say I had a part in the taxidermy of him (well kind of LOL!). Not bad for 20 bucks and about an hour of my time.
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madeforthewoods- ACTIVE POSTER LEVEL 2
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Re: My $20 D.I.Y. Deer Mount
Great job.
Tom
Tom
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Re: My $20 D.I.Y. Deer Mount
Thank you sir!
madeforthewoods- ACTIVE POSTER LEVEL 2
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Re: My $20 D.I.Y. Deer Mount
A trophy kill for sure! Congrats! I can only imagine the satisfaction that must bring for you to have that animal and the memory behind the hunt. I think this what we are all striving for, especially those on this forum.
PineywoodsBow- ACTIVE POSTER LEVEL 2
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Re: My $20 D.I.Y. Deer Mount
Yes most definitely! That's what is so great, not only will always be one of my favorite hunts, but now I get to relive the memory everyday when I look at that mount. And the season only lasts 25% of the year, the other 75% of the time the memories & experiences are all we have
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