What is the best way to hang a deer mount?

Screws into wall studs are adequate for most smaller mounts. If the mount needs to hang between studs, utilize a toggle bolt rated for the weight of the trophy. Very large or heavy mounts, should be hung from a lag screw centered on a wall stud.

Can you hang a deer mount without a stud?

Hollow-Wall Anchors: How to Hang Something on the Wall Without a Stud. Unfortunately, studs are seldom, if ever, positioned exactly where you need them, but that’s okay. In most situations you can use a hollow-wall anchor, which is designed to attach to the wall in the hollow spaces between the studs.

How do you hang a deer on the wall?

Scan the wall where you want to hang the deer with the stud finder to locate a stud. Drill a hole with a small diameter drill bit through the drywall and into the stud. Use the screwdriver or the cordless drill to screw the mounting screw into the stud.

Can you put deer mounts in the garage?

A garage has way too wide of temperature and humidity ranges for shoulder mounts. Heat especially would not be good for them. Even in WI my garage gets blazing hot in the summer and this along with high humidity could quickly destroy a mount.

What is an offset deer mount?

The upright-offset is a unique deer pose that will display your (or your client’s) trophy elegantly and naturally. The upright-offset deer pose shows off a taller, more alert pose while displaying more shoulder for a bold and beautiful deer mount.

How much does it cost to mount a deer head?

The long story short is you should expect to pay a minimum of $500 for a quality deer mount, and don’t be surprised if that figure pushes to $600 or more.

Does heat hurt deer mounts?

Excess heat is not good for your mounts. Have you ever seen a deer mount that was hung over a fireplace? Even if it was mounted properly it will show signs of heat damage, cracking, shrinking and so forth. A controlled temperature environment is always the best to store your mounts in.

Does heat affect deer mounts?

Watch the temperature where stored: You are likely to store taxidermy mounts in your attic or basement—two areas of your home that are typically hot in the summer and super cold during the winter months.