How to European Mount a Deer
The European mount is a traditional way of mounting a deer’s head so that the antlers are displayed. It’s a popular method for hunters who want to display their trophy and it’s relatively easy to do. Here’s how to European mount a deer:
1. Start by skinning the head. You’ll need to remove the hide and flesh from the skull so that only the bone is left. This can be done with a sharp knife or you can use a power tool like a reciprocating saw.
2. Once the skull is clean you’ll need to bleach it. This will kill any bacteria and help to prevent the skull from decaying. There are a number of ways to bleach a skull but one of the most popular is to use a product like Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap.
3.After bleaching you’ll need to soak the skull in a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide. This will help to remove any remaining flesh and bacteria.
4.Once the skull is clean you can then mount it. There are a number of ways to do this but one of the most popular is to use a product like Skull Hooker. This will allow you to display the skull on a wall or in a glass case.
5.Now that your European mount is complete you can enjoy displaying your trophy with pride!
How do you prepare the deer skull for a European Mount?
First you will need to boil the skull to remove all the flesh and tissue.
Next you will need to degrease the skull by soaking it in a degreasing solution.
After that you will need to whiten the skull by soaking it in a whitening solution.
What kind of degreasing solution should you use?
You can use any kind of degreasing solution as long as it is safe for you to use.
How long do you need to boil the deer skull for?
You will need to boil the deer skull for at least 2 hours or until all the flesh and tissue has been removed.
How long do you need to soak the skull in the degreasing solution?
You will need to soak the skull in the degreasing solution for at least 24 hours or until all the grease and oil has been removed.
How long do you need to soak the skull in the whitening solution?
You will need to soak the skull in the whitening solution for at least 24 hours or until the skull is the desired color.
What kind of whitening solution should you use?
You can use any kind of whitening solution as long as it is safe for you to use.
How do you remove the skull from the whitening solution?
You will need to remove the skull from the whitening solution and rinse it off with clean water.
How do you remove the skull from the degreasing solution?
You will need to remove the skull from the degreasing solution and rinse it off with clean water.
How do you remove the skull from the boiling water?
You will need to remove the skull from the boiling water and rinse it off with clean water.
How do you let the skull dry?
You will need to let the skull dry completely before proceeding to the next step.
What do you need to do next?
You will need to reattach the antlers if they were removed and then mount the skull on a plaque or piece of wood.
What kind of mounting material should you use?
You can use any kind of mounting material as long as it is safe for you to use.
How do you attach the skull to the mounting material?
You will need to use screws nails or other fasteners to attach the skull to the mounting material.
How long does it take for the skull to completely dry?
It can take up to several weeks for the skull to completely dry.
How long does a European Mount typically last?
A European Mount can last for many years as long as it is properly cared for.
